Bust to the left
CARLOS GOMES - Lyra in oval
Medallist's name at bottom: A.GIRARDET
Woman's head to the right, lyra
HONROU / A.ARTE MUSICAL / DO SEU PAIZ / RIO DE JANEIRO / MDCCCXCVIII [HONORED HIS FATHER'S MUSICAL ARTISTRY]
Medallist's name at right: A.GIRARDET