Gold Price in 1977
Gold averaged $147.84 per troy ounce in 1977 ($4.75 per gram), trading between $129.40 and $168.15. Over the year it gained 21.7%, from $136.10 to $165.60.
Compared with the 1977 average, the latest close of $4,206.42 is higher by 2745%.
Average
$147.84
Open
$136.10
High
$168.15
Low
$129.40
Average price per gram by karat in 1977
| Karat | Per gram | Per 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 24k | $4.75 | $47.48 |
| 22k | $4.35 | $43.54 |
| 18k | $3.56 | $35.65 |
| 14k | $2.78 | $27.81 |
| 10k | $1.98 | $19.82 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the average gold price in 1977?
The average gold price in 1977 was $147.84 per troy ounce, or $4.75 per gram.
What was the highest gold price in 1977?
Gold reached a high of $168.15 per ounce in 1977, and a low of $129.40.
Did gold go up or down in 1977?
Gold rose 21.7% in 1977, from $136.10 to $165.60 per ounce.
How much was 1 gram of 24k gold in 1977?
On average $4.75 per gram of 24k gold, $4.35 for 22k and $2.78 for 14k.
Calculated from the daily historical series supplied by MetalflowAPI, in US dollars per troy ounce.