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The 1918-S Buffalo nickel is one of the rarest early mintmarked issues in the series, with a relatively small mintage of 4,882,000 and approximately known 4,500 survivors. Challenging in all grades, the coin is rare in uncirculated grades and particularly so in Gem grades. Both PCGS and NGC have certified just one example each in MS66 and only a collective few dozen in the grades of MS65.
Obverse Description
James Earle Fraser's famous and simple design depicts a Native American chief with the word LIBERTY from 1-2 o'clock. The date is placed on the lower left of the chieftain's bust.
Reverse Description
A full portrait of the bison, Black Diamond, with the words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA at the top periphery with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM just underneath. The denomination FIVE CENTS is spelled out at the bottom. For the Type 1, the denomination is embossed on a flat surface.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3117
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1918
Reverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, FIVE CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1918-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
4,882,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3940
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Coin Value History
1918-S 5c MS
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1918-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1918-S 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 83 in 62, 435 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,882,...
$1,586
1918-S 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 71 in 40, 850 finer (12/25). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 4,882,00...
$207
1918-S 5C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 46 in 45, 560 finer (12/25). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,882,000. ...
$252
1918-S 5C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 39 in 25, 1026 finer (11/25). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 4,882,00...
$84
1918-S 5C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (45/459). Mintage 4,882,000. ...
$480
1918-S 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (47/893). Mintage 4,882,000. ...
$149
1918-S 5C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 4,882,000. ...
$3,120
1918-S 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 4,882,000. ...
$1,740
1918-S 5C MS60 ANACS. Mintage 4,882,000. ...
$630
1918-S 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/677). Mintage 4,882,000. ...
$372
1918-S 5C MS65 PCGS....
$9,000
1918-S 5C -- Environmental Damage -- CACG Details. VF. Mintage 4,882,000....
$94
1918-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/31). From The Charles R. Meeker, II Collection. ...
$159
1918-S 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (31/352). PCGS Population: (6/482). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 4,882,0...
$900
1918-S 5C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/907). NGC Census: (25/602). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 4,882...
$159
1918-S 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/53). NGC Census: (0/0). VG8 . ...
$89
1918-S 5C -- Heavily Corroded -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 4,882,000....
$104
1918-S 5C AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (90/489). NGC Census: (53/381). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage ...
$1,260
1918-S 5c NGC VF Details (Obverse Scratched)
$44
1918-S 5c NGC F15
$70
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
Worth: $4 – $13,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $4 – $13,000
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $7 – $40,200
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $22 – $19,200
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $4,800
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $4 – $3,120
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $50 – $36,000
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $115 – $30,000
1914 5c MS
Worth: $6 – $4,020
1914/(3) 5c MS
Worth: $150 – $50,000
1914-D 5c MS
Worth: $35 – $21,600
1914-S 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $75,000
1915 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $9,600
1915-D 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $18,000
1915-S 5c MS
Worth: $18 – $50,000
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