The coin features a portrait of Liberty wearing a winged cap on the obverse, symbolizing freedom of thought. The reverse displays a fasces—an ancient Roman symbol of authority—intertwined with an olive branch, representing peace. The Denver Mint's "D" mintmark appears on the reverse, near the fasces.
Many surviving coins are well-struck, with Full Bands on the fasces, indicating clear horizontal and diagonal bands, though weaker strikes can occasionally be found.