Reverse The central part features a two-line inscription: КОПѢЙКИСЕРЕБРОМЪ (KOPEYKISEREBROM). Above the inscription is the denomination designation—the numeral 3, flanked on both sides by floral rosettes. Below the inscription is a decorative divider consisting of two stylized lines with a small dot between them. Below the divider is the coin's year of minting, 1843. Further below is 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.