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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:
326588
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:
Doubled Die Reverse
Variety 2:
FS-801
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 #:
38444
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Coin Value History
1918 5c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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1918 5c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU50 |
|
$850.00 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $725.00 | $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 |
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 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU50 PCGS. (016.45). PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/0). AU50. ...
$600
1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse, Late Die State, FS-801, MS65 ANACS. (FS-016.45). Die-1....
$900
1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, XF40 PCGS. (FS-016.45). PCGS Population: (3/4). NGC Census: (0/1). XF40. ...
$180
1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 VF30 PCGS Secure. (FS-016.45). PCGS Population: (8/6). NGC Census: (0/2)....
$228
1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 VF20 ANACS. (FS-016.45). Die 2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0)....
$141
1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 Good 4 ANACS. (FS-016.45). Die-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0)....
$112
1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 VG10 PCGS. (FS-016.45). PCGS Population (1/10). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$164
1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse MS67 ★ NGC. FS-801. ...
$10,575
1918 Buffalo Nickel. FS-801 (FS-016.45). Doubled Die Reverse. VF-35 (PCGS).
$603
1918 Buffalo Nickel. FS-801 (FS-016.45), Die I. Late Die State. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-65 (ANACS). OH.
$893
1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 VF30 PCGS. (FS-016.45). PCGS Population: (7/6). NGC Census: (0/2)....
$204
1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 -- Smoothed -- PCGS Genuine. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0)....
$135
1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 VF30 PCGS. (FS-016.45). PCGS Population (7/5). NGC Census: (0/2)....
$258
1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 VF30 PCGS. (FS-016.45). PCGS Population (4/4). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$258
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