Bust of General Córdova on a pedestal that bears the National Shield with nine stars, flanked by military trophies, cannon balls and flags, surrounds the legend.
Obverse lettering
AL
GENERAL DE DIVN JORGE CORDOVA PRESIDTE CONSTL DE LA
REPUA
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Representation of the Homeland, sitting, holding with the right hand a pike and the cap of liberty, At his side a condor perched on a pedestal with inscription, a cornucopia spilling coins at the feet and a radiant sun.
Reverse lettering
PRIMER SUCESOR DEL CAPITAN GENERAL
MANUEL YSIDORO
BELZU
AÑO
DE 1855
F ARAMAYO