July 21, 2010

USA, 1874/1894: Metal Price, Compared

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This list likely circulated for several years; it wasn't necessarily accurate at the time it was (re-)published here.

c.1874:  1 Troy Oz. Palladium = USD$ 34.18
 
c.1874:  1 Ozt. Ruthenium = USD$ 89.50
c.1874:  1 Ozt. Rhodium = USD$ 70.85
c.1874:  1 Ozt. Osmium = USD$ 44.75 

1894:  1 Ozt. Palladium = USD$ 32.97
1894:  1 Ozt. Platinum (presumed refined/oz.) = USD$ 11.00
 
c.1894:  1 Ozt. Ruthenium = USD$ 77.75
c.1894:  1 Ozt. Rhodium = USD$ 50.69
c.1894:  1 Ozt. Osmium = USD$ 31.10  

1894:  1 Troy Oz. Platinum (imported ore & refined) = USD$ 8.83



Citation: A text-book of the materials of construction: for use in technical and ... By Robert Henry Thurston (1894) p.268




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