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The 1918-D Buffalo nickel is a scarce Denver-mint issue, along the lines in scarceness with several of the other early mintmarked Buffalo nickels. With a mintage of 8,362,000, the 1918-D is decidedly difficult to find in any grade. Even circulated examples represent a certain challenge, though the in uncirculated grades and especially gem the coin is genuinely scarce. The only MS67 example graded by a top-tier TPG is one slabbed by PCGS, while MS66 specimens number around a few dozen.
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:
3116
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-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
8,362,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3938
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Coin Value History
1918-D 5c MS
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1918-D 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$46,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $38,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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-D 5C MS65 PCGS. ...
$5,002
1918-D 5C MS66 PCGS. ...
$10,370
1918-D 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 96 in 45, 1002 finer (6/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 8,362,0...
$256
1918-D 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 98 in 40, 1098 finer (6/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 8,362,0...
$207
1918-D Buffalo Nickel. MS-62 (PCGS).
$561
1918-D Buffalo Nickel. AU-50 (CACG).
$342
1918-D 5C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: 14 in 61, 335 finer (4/26). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 8,362,000. ...
$561
1918-D 5C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU58 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 8,362,000. ...
$195
1918-D Buffalo Nickel. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$336
1918-D 5C Buffalo Nickel -- Reverse Planchet Lamination -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$793
1918-D 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 35 in 53, 896 finer (2/26). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 8,362,00...
$305
1918-D 5C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/1135). Mintage 8,362,000. ...
$141
1918-D 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (72/779). Mintage 8,362,000. ...
$343
Complete Set of 2009-S District of Columbia and U.S. Territory Quarters. Silver. Proof-69 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$72
1918-D 5C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 8,362,000. ...
$1,080
1918-D 5C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (58/706). Mintage 8,362,000. ...
$76
1918-D 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (55/644). PCGS Population: (77/1153). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 8,362...
$91
1918-D 5C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (44/752). PCGS Population: (55/1297). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 8,362,...
$63
1918-D 5C MS67 PCGS. ...
$31,200
1918-D 5c PCGS VG-08
$40
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