1918 S Buffalo Nickel

CoinTrackers.com estimates the value of a 1918 S Buffalo Nickel in average condition to be worth $15.00, while one in mint state could be valued around $1,760.00. - Last updated: June, 19 2023


1918 S Buffalo Nickel
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  • Year: 1918
  • Mint Mark: S
  • Type: Buffalo Nickel
  • Price: $15.00-$1760.00+
  • Face Value: 0.05 USD
  • Produced: 4,882,000
  • Edge: Smooth





Notes: High value derived from past auction results at Heritage Auction for top level MS coin.





How much is a 1918 S Buffalo Nickel worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $15.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $1,760 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1918, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


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Most Valuable

The most valuable Buffalo Nickel's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Buffalo Nickel 1924 S $14k
Buffalo Nickel 1926 S $7.6k
Buffalo Nickel 1927 S $5k
Buffalo Nickel 1920 D $3.5k
Buffalo Nickel 1928 D $3.4k
Buffalo Nickel 1918 D $3.3k
Buffalo Nickel 1925 S $3.3k
Buffalo Nickel 1924 D $3k
Buffalo Nickel 1920 S $2.5k
Buffalo Nickel 1919 D $2,350
Buffalo Nickel 1916 D $1,780
Buffalo Nickel 1918 S $1,760
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1989 P $345.22
1989 $345,000
1989 D $345
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