Obverse: Head of King Umberto I facing right, below the name of the engraver and the date
Obverse legend: “UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA 1887 SPERANZA”
Reverse: Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata divides value. All in encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak. Up the crowned shield there is the Star of Italy. The Mintmark is below the wreath, on the right.
Reverse legend: “L 2 R”
Edge: Smooth with inscription, Lettering: "*FERT*" inscription with Guilloche and rosettes