1918 (S) Buffalo Nickel
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
$25 - $3,085
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$125,350 MS66 04-01-2008 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1918 (S) Buffalo Nickel is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938 series. Total mintage reached 4.9 million. The design is by James Earle Fraser. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3940.
