thomas edison coin

[dukeriley]

any idea where this came from and whats its pourpose was?

 

[DigginThePast]

A medal produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the light bulb.

Here is one on the web for sale:
http://www.rubylane.com/item/180137-10-0116J/Metal-Token-Lights-Golden-Jubilee

 

[Kenosha Kid]

This article is about the celebration, many token and even a stamp were made for the event:

http://www.prmuseum.com/bernays/bernays_1929a.html

Try looking around the edge for a mint mark, possibly it's Medallic Art Co. that made many in that time.

 

[planejet42]

Its probably a commemorative coin, nice find!