Reverse In the central part, an inscription in four lines: ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 1 ЗОЛОТН=39 ДОЛЕЙ (Pure Gold 1 Zolotnik=39 Dolias). In the upper part of the coin (above the inscription) is the crown of the Russian Empire. Below the inscription runs a decorative line with a rhombus in the middle and the abbreviation С.П.Б. (Saint Petersburg Mint). In the left part of the coin, along the edge, is a laurel branch, and in the right part, an oak branch. At the base, the branches are tied together with a ribbon forming a bow. The entire edge of the coin is stamped with protruding denticles.
Obverse In the central part is the State Emblem of the Russian Empire – a double-headed eagle with wings spread and lowered. On the eagle's chest 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). The heraldic shield, above the eagle's heads, is crowned with the imperial crown. The eagle holds thunderbolts and a torch in its right talon and a laurel wreath in its left, intertwined with the ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. Below the ribbon are the letters: on the left 'П', on the right 'Д'. The initials of mintmaster Pavel Danilov. Above the eagle is the denomination designation – the circular inscription 'ПЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ.' (FIVE RUBLES). Below the eagle – the year of mintage '1826 ГОДА.' (YEAR 1826). The rim is decorated with short denticles.