Reverse In the central part, an inscription in two lines: КОПЕЙКИ СЕРЕБРОМ (KOPEYKI SEREBROM). Above the inscription, the denomination designation—the fraction 1/4. Below the inscription is a decorative divider in the form of two ornamental lines with a small dot between them. Below the divider—the coin's mintage year 1840. Further below—the abbreviation S.P.M. (Saint Petersburg Mint). The border is made of dots.
Obverse The center is occupied by the monogram of Emperor Nicholas I, crowned with an imperial crown. The border is decorated with large dots.