Reverse The central part features a two-line inscription: КОПѢЙКИСЕРЕБРОМЪ. Above the inscription is the denomination designation — the fraction 1/2. Below the inscription is a decorative divider consisting of two ornamental lines with a small rectangular rhombus between them. Below the divider is the coin's year of issue, 1843. Further below is the abbreviation S.M. (Suzun Mint). The rim is composed of dots.
Obverse The center is occupied by the monogram of Emperor Nicholas I, crowned with an imperial crown. The rim is decorated with large dots.