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The 1918 Buffalo nickel is a typically scarce as is the case for most early Philly-mint issues in this series. A respectable 32,086,314 were made though fewer than 10,000 are known across all grades. The coin becomes more difficult to locate with increasing grade level, though it is by no means a rare coin in circulated or even uncirculated grades, though it is scarce in Gem and rare in MS67 — the highest grade awarded to the coin by PCGS or NGC.
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:
326587
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
Variety:
2 Feathers
Variety 2:
FS-401
Coin Date:
1918
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
32,086,314
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38445
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1918 5c 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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1918 5c 2 Feathers, FS-401 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$5,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $4,700 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $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 |
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20220224/www_davidlawrence_com_product_2199064_-0.20220224083111332.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $7 – $16,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $7 – $16,000
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $13 – $40,200
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $16 – $19,200
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
![Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/26d-3l-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $4,800
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $7 – $3,600
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $80 – $36,000
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $140 – $30,000
1914 5c MS
Worth: $12 – $4,020
1914/(3) 5c MS
Worth: $150 – $50,000
1914-D 5c MS
Worth: $70 – $21,600
1914-S 5c MS
Worth: $22 – $75,000
1915 5c MS
Worth: $4 – $9,600
1915-D 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $18,000
1915-S 5c MS
Worth: $38 – $50,000
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VG8 PCGS. (016.46). PCGS Population: (4/44). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$59
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, MS63 NGC....
$2,040
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (3/29). ...
$186
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401,(FS-016.46) VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/32). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$109
1918 Buffalo Nickel. FS-401. Two Feathers. EF-45 (PCGS).
$228
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, AU53 PCGS. From the #5 Current and All-Time Finest Buffalo Nickel PCGS Registry Set with Majo...
$720
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, AU55 PCGS Secure. ...
$1,080
1918 5C Two Feathers FS-401 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/12). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$517
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, AU50 PCGS. ...
$822
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, Good 6 PCGS. (FS-016.46). PCGS Population (3/21). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$74
1918 5C Two Feathers FS-401 Fine 12 PCGS. (FS-016.46). PCGS Population (4/16). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$141
1918 5C Two Feathers MS64 PCGS. FS-401. ...
$12,925
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, MS63 PCGS. ...
$3,055
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (3/29). ...
$140
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/32). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$63
1918 5C Two Feathers AU53 PCGS. FS-401. ...
$3,290
1918 5C Two Feathers FS-401 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/10). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$646
1918 5C Two Feathers, FS-401 -- Corroded -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (4/9). From The P...
$59
1918 5C Two Feathers FS-401 XF40 PCGS. (FS-016.46). PCGS Population (2/5). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$1,058
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