1 Dollar Thomas Alva Edison

Features

Issuer United States
Period Federal republic (1776-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2004
Value 1 Dollar (1 USD)
Currency Dollar (1785-date)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 26.73 g
Diameter 38.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Number
N#
19862
References KM# 362
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

125th Anniversary of the Light Bulb

Obverse

Image of Thomas Alva Edison from the waist up holding an experimental incandescent light bulb. This design was made from the photograph below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTY
Thomas Alva
Edison
IN GOD
WE
TRUST
2004
DW
P

Engraver: Donna Weaver

Reverse

Edison's first light bulb from 1879, surrounded by stylized rays of light radiating from the bulb.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
125th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIGHT BULB
1879 2004
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE DOLLAR
E PLURIBUS UNUM
JMั

Engraver: John M. Mercanti

Edge

Reeded

Mint

P United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)

Comments

The 2004 Thomas Alva Edison Silver Dollar was issued to mark the 125th anniversary of the famous inventor’s successful demonstration of the electric light bulb, which had occurred on October 21, 1879. Although Edison is credited with hundreds of inventions, the commemorative coin program took focus on this important accomplishment.

The Thomas Edison Silver Dollar was produced in proof and uncirculated version at the Philadelphia Mint with a maximum authorized mintage of 500,000 coins. The coins were initially offered at pre-issue discount prices, with regular pricing later going into effect. A Collectors Set limited to 25,000 units was also issued, priced at $49.95. This set included the uncirculated version of the coin along with an informative presentation case that illuminates when opened.

2004-P Uncirculated Thomas Edison Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price: $31.00
Regular Price: $33.00
Final Mintage: 92,510

2004-P Proof Thomas Edison Silver Dollar
Pre-Issue Price:$33.00
Regular Price: $37.00
Final Mintage: 211,055

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2004 P 92 510 $ 31 47%
2004 P 211 055 $ 31 72% Proof

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