The British Museum building front entrance in the center. Over the building near the edge are two branches, each with 16 leaves, forming a symmetrical laurel wreath. Under the building near the edge is the text.
Obverse lettering
THE
BRITISH MUSEUM
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Portrait of Sir Hans Sloane in the center with his name and lifespan near the edge. In the lower part near the edge and partially behind the portrait is a non symmetrical laurel wreath.