August 15, 2010

UK, 1865: Metal Prices Compared

1864: 1 Troy Oz. Platinum (UK: Mfg., Retail) = £ 1.60 

In 1865/7, Johnson & Matthey were importing Scrap Platinum from the SPb Mint.

1865: 1 Troy Ounce platina (imported) = £ 1.10 ($ 5.36)

Late 1865: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (Mkt) = £ 1.5 ($ 7.31)
Late 1865: 1 Ozt Iridium (Mkt?) = £ 1.5 ($ 7.31)

1865: 1 Ozt. Platinum (Semi-mfg., Ret.) = £ 1.60 (USD$ 12.30)
1865: 1 Ozt. Platinum (Mfg., Ret.) = £ 2.40 (USD$ 18.46)
 


Imports, computed real value





Exports, computed real value


In 1865, UK Platinum was 4.88x the Price of Ag; Au was 3.4x the Price of Pt.


1865: 1 Troy Oz. Silver (Refined) = £ 0.26 (USD$ 1.96)
1865: 1 Troy Oz. Platinum (Refined) = £ 1.24 (USD$ 9.57)
1865: 1 Troy Oz. Gold (Refined) = £ 4.23 (USD$ 32.53) 


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