Left bust of Pedro II topped the date of 1852 and flanked by Latin subtitles: PETRUS II.D.G.C.IMP. (left); ET PERP.BRAS.DEF. (right).
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
PETRUS.II.D.G.C.IMP. ET
PERP.BRAS.DEF.
1852 (Translation: PETRUS SECUNDUS DEI GRATIA CONSTITUTIONALIS IMPERATOR ET PERPETUUS BRASILIÆ DEFENSOR D. Pedro second, by grace of God, constitutional emperor and perpetual defender of Brazil)
Reverse description
Coat of Arms of the second Empire of Brazil, headed by the legend: IN HOC SI- -GNO VINCES.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
IN HOC
SI- -GNO VINCES (Translation: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES By this sign you will conquer)