Swiss 1 Franc

I'm not entirely sure that Switzerland issued a copper 1 Franc coin between 1850 and 1875, as my thirty years with these pieces suggest the Franc was typically struck in silver for that denomination. What I do know is that Switzerland standardized its coinage with the 1850 reform, introducing copper for the smallest values like the 1 and 2 centimes to handle everyday transactions. Those early copper coins, if that's what you're referring to, were simple affairs—plain designs with a wreath or shield, meant for circulation rather than show. Mintage figures for specific years are murky; some records burned in various fires over the decades, leaving gaps. People often mix up these with French or German coppers, which is tiresome after a while. If it exists, it might be a rare pattern or error, but I've never handled one myself. The actual 1 Franc coins from that era were silver, solid and unpretentious, reflecting the new federal state's practical approach.