When Were Olympic Medals Solid Gold?

Gold medals, however, weren't given until the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri, which started the three classes of medals we know today: gold for first place; silver for second place; and bronze for third place.

How much is a 1912 Olympic gold medal worth today?

1213 The cost of a solid gold Olympic medal was approximately $20.40 in 1912. Adjusting for inflation, today it would have cost $542.

When was the last time Solid Gold medals were awarded at the Olympics?

The last series of medals made of solid gold were awarded at the 1912 Summer Olympic Games in Stockholm.