Obverse

Head of Nicholas II left.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС.

Translation: By the grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia

Reverse

Heraldic eagle with shields of provinces (duchies), holding imperial orb and staff.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
АГ
50 КОПѢЕКЪ 1896 Г.

Translation:
AG
50 Kopecks 1896 year

Edge

Smooth with inscription or completely smooth

Lettering: (АГ) ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 10.5 ДОЛЕЙ

Translation: (AG) Pure Silver 2 Zolotniks 10.5 parts