USA, 1865 - 67: Platinum Price

The Platinum Price fell in 1866, but US retail prices (in Gold) fell much more dramatically with the strengthening Greenback. SS White's dental platinum price was slightly higher than the pre-War low at the Gold Rate.

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1864/5: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (mfg, whols. @ Gold Rate) = USD$ 18.90 - 23.60

1867: 1 Troy Ounce of platina (cited LOW @ Gold Rate) = = $ 5.91nbsp; 5.91

1866: 1 Troy Oz. Platinum (estimated in Greenbacks) ~ USD$ 12.68

1867: 1 Troy Oz. Platinum (estimated in Greenbacks) ~ USD$ 9.85

1867: 1 Troy Ounce platina (Ore, Russia) = USD$ 4.40

1867: 1 Troy Ounce platina (ore, source @ Gold Rate) = USD$ 6.07

1865-72: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (refined, whols.) = USD$ 10.40

1865-72: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (refined @ Gold Rate) = USD$ 12.63 - 14.65

Citation: American observer medical monthly, Vol. 4 (1867), p. 516


1865-72: Philadelphia price
 
Citation: Dental summary, Vol. 36 (1916) p.249


The high price of Gold initially prevails; platinum fluctuates ?
1867: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (COST of recycling) = USD$ 1.

Citation: American journal of dental science, Vol. 1; American Society of Dental Surgeons (1867)

c.1868?: 1 Troy Oz. platina (dubious price) = USD$ 4.75

c.1868?: 1 Troy Oz. platina (mfg., etc. @ Gold Rate) = USD$ 6.56

Citation: Wilson's photographic magazine, Vol. 44 (1907) p.137

c. 1866-76?: 1 Troy Ounce platina = $ 5. - 10. (USD$ 6.32 - 11.50)

Citation: Machinery, Vol. 22 ; Ed. Lester Gray French p.469