Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, all surrounded by more Chinese ideograms.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
造省三東
宣
寶元
統
釐四分四錢一平庫 (Translation: Made in the Three East Provinces Xuantong (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency) Worth 1 Mace and 4.4 Candareens (weight))
Reverse description
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.