The image is divided into three sections by stylized chains. The sections include a map of the New Hampshire coast with a three-masted ship at the top, a colonial style doorway and artist`s initials on the right, and a church on the left. Where joined in the middle, the chains are superimposed by a strawberry with a ribbon.
Obverse lettering
PORTSMOUTH
1623-1973
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
A buffalo facing left in center with text around
Reverse lettering
WOODEN NICKEL
MADE IN U.S.A.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
