Gold Price in 1973
Gold averaged $97.12 per troy ounce in 1973 ($3.12 per gram), trading between $64.10 and $127.00. Over the year it gained 72.7%, from $64.99 to $112.25.
Compared with the 1973 average, the latest close of $4,206.42 is higher by 4231%.
Average
$97.12
Open
$64.99
High
$127.00
Low
$64.10
Average price per gram by karat in 1973
| Karat | Per gram | Per 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 24k | $3.12 | $31.19 |
| 22k | $2.86 | $28.60 |
| 18k | $2.34 | $23.42 |
| 14k | $1.83 | $18.27 |
| 10k | $1.30 | $13.02 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the average gold price in 1973?
The average gold price in 1973 was $97.12 per troy ounce, or $3.12 per gram.
What was the highest gold price in 1973?
Gold reached a high of $127.00 per ounce in 1973, and a low of $64.10.
Did gold go up or down in 1973?
Gold rose 72.7% in 1973, from $64.99 to $112.25 per ounce.
How much was 1 gram of 24k gold in 1973?
On average $3.12 per gram of 24k gold, $2.86 for 22k and $1.83 for 14k.
Calculated from the daily historical series supplied by MetalflowAPI, in US dollars per troy ounce.