Reverse In the central part, a three-line inscription in German '2 RAPPEN 1810' (2 rappen 1810). Around the edge of the coin with decorative denticles are tied branches.
Obverse In the central part, the coat of arms of the Swiss Confederation canton of Basel: a pointed heraldic shield depicting a bishop's crozier with three prongs. In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, the name of the territorial unit in German 'CANTON BASEL' (Canton Basel). Below are laurel and oak branches. The edge of the coin has decorative raised denticles.