Obverse:  Armored bust of Charles IX facing left, wearing laurel wreath. Around, CAROLO NONO REGI PIISSIMO · (Charles IX, Most Pious King).

Reverse:  Charles seated between Piety on the left and Justice on the right, both standing and holding crown over his head. Piety holds a Bible, while Justice holds a sword and scales. Around, QVAS COLIT LILIA FIRMANT · (May that which he cultivates strength the lilies). In exergue, PIETAS · IVSTITIA / · 1564 · (Piety, Justice).