Here’s a clear summary of the highest recorded prices for silver in history (measured per troy ounce):
📈 All-Time Nominal High (Recent Records)
In January 2026, silver reached a **new all-time high around US $101.31 per ounce on COMEX, which is the highest nominal price on record. �
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🪙 Previous Long-Standing Record
Before this recent surge, the long-standing record was about US $49.95 per ounce, set on January 17, 1980 during the famous Hunt brothers episode when they attempted to corner the silver market. �
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💡 Inflation-Adjusted High
Adjusted for inflation, the 1980 peak translates to much more in today’s dollars — roughly around US $190 per ounce in terms of purchasing power, making it arguably the highest in real terms. �
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📊 Key Points
Nominal high price (current record): ~US $101.31/oz (January 2026) — most expensive in face value. �
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Historic record (nominal) until 2025: ~US $49.95/oz (January 1980). �
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Inflation-adjusted peak (real value): ~US $190/oz (1980 equivalence). �
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