Polish Medallion and Engraved Penny

Hi guys,

I'm new to the forum but I've always browsed Numista for more information on my collection!

I've just bought two new coins, the first really caught my eye because it looked so strange, but I've been having trouble finding out more about it. From what I've been able to find out (by using Google translate and some Google searches) is that it's commemorating 25 years of service for a Polish company called 'Kieleckiego Przedsiebiorstwa Budownictwa Miejskiego' or KPBM (their logo is the gear, pyramid and lightning bolt on the coin) but I can't find a company website or anymore information about the company, other than it seemed to be an urban construction company with some hints showing that it's now defunct. It's quite big - it's 7.7 centimetres wide and about 5 millimetres thick and made of aluminium with a flat edge.

I did find a picture of a similar medallion here: http://medal.com.pl/2013/05/23/25-lat-w-sluzbie-ziemi-kieleckiej-medal-etui/ although mine lacks the date on that one, and the leather-style holster. I also found what looks like another similar medallion here on an old auction listing: http://archiwumallegro.pl/25_lat_w_sluzbie_ziemi_kieleckiej-1050186107.html

Here's a scan of both sides:



I know that it's not worth anything, but it'd be great to find out some more about this strange coin if anyone could help out!

The next is a very, very worn 1874 one penny, but what caught my eye was the engraving on it. Here's a scan of both sides:



Again, I know that it's probably not worth much, but does it have any particular value, other than just a curiosity? This has also been the second engraved coin I've came across (I have a Ulster Volunteer Force stamped two-shilling coin), the oldest and what looks like the most professionally engraved too. I've heard of American hobo quarters, but is this style of engraving on coins from his era at all common? Also, does the date of 'Easter 1905' have any special meaning? I do have the feeling that it might have been an apprentice engravers practise piece though! :P

Thank you very much for your time!

This is not a coin. This is a commemorative medal struck to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the company. The company was founded probably in 1948. At the moment, no longer exists. Medal of little worth. The crown and the letters 'CK' is the coat of arms of the city in which she had established this company or Kielce:

http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kielce

That UVF coin is a great coin. The engraving is historical. Thanks for sharing.

Easter 1905; I'm not sure that there is any significance but I think maybe it is a love token rather than anything else.

Citeer: BluefishThis is not a coin. This is a commemorative medal struck to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the company. The company was founded probably in 1948. At the moment, no longer exists. Medal of little worth. The crown and the letters 'CK' is the coat of arms of the city in which she had established this company or Kielce:

http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kielce

Thanks for the information Bluefish! I really appreciate finding out more what I bought!

Citeer: bam777That UVF coin is a great coin. The engraving is historical. Thanks for sharing.

Easter 1905; I'm not sure that there is any significance but I think maybe it is a love token rather than anything else.

Thanks! I found it in a shed with a box of old swimming trophies and a couple of other low-value coins when I was helping my friend move into his new house, it really was a nice find!

And thanks for more info on my engraved Penny, I've not heard of Love Tokens before but I looked them up and what I've got looks very similar