Reverse The central part features the denomination—the numeral 10. Above the numeral is the crown of the Russian Empire. Below is the name of the monetary unit 'КОПѢЕКЪ' (KOPEKS). Below this inscription is a line, under which is the abbreviation 'С.П.Б.' (Saint Petersburg Mint). Along the left edge of the coin is a laurel branch, and along the right edge is an oak branch. At the base, the branches are tied together with a ribbon. The edge of the coin is stamped with relief denticles.
Obverse The center of the obverse is occupied by the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire—a double-headed eagle with wings spread. The eagle's heads bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is above and between them. On the eagle's breast is the coat of arms of Moscow—a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is to the right). Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. In its right talon, the eagle holds a scepter, and in its left, an orb. Under the right talon is the letter 'П', under the left is 'Д'. These are the initials of mintmaster Pavel Danilov. Below the initials is the year of mintage '1824.'. The rim is decorated with denticles.