2004-P Thomas Edison $1 Silver Commem MS-70 PCGS
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2004-P Thomas Edison $1 Silver Commem MS-70 PCGS
This modern silver dollar, minted in 2004, marks the 125th anniversary of a monumental moment in human innovation: Thomas Edison's first successful demonstration of the electric light bulb in 1879. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of 90 percent silver and has been graded in perfect Mint State 70 condition. The obverse, designed by Donna Weaver, features a detailed portrait of Thomas Edison holding an early experimental bulb. Surrounding his likeness are the inscriptions "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST", "Thomas Alva Edison", and the year "2004", alongside the "P" mint mark. On the reverse, designed by John Mercanti, the focus is on Edison's historic invention itself, depicting his very first light bulb. The design is framed by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "ONE DOLLAR", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and "125th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIGHT BULB", alongside the dual dates "1879" and "2004". With a total mintage of 92,510 pieces, this coin stands as a brilliant tribute to scientific progress.
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Specifications
| Year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Mint mark | P - Philadelphia |
| Grade | MS-70 (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7734 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
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