France, 1877

1877/8: 1 Ozt. Platinum (French Mfg.,Trade Bulk; Boiler) = Fr 35.86 (ℳ 29.16)
International Standards, 1877 expenses



Citation: Agenda du chimiste à l'usage des ingénieurs: physiciens, chimistes...

Apparently mixing ore & refined ingot prices, or the Platinum market witnessed huge volatility.

1877: 1 Ozt. Platinum (Paris: Refined, Mkt) = Fr 31.73 ($ 6.15 ; USD$ 6.44)

Wholesale bulk price, reported c. 1878:

 


1876 20-Franc Coin, Gilt Platinum, 6.36 G (German auction?)

1876 20-Franc Coin, Gilt Platinum, 6.36 G (Belgian Mint report, 1907):