A 1918 Buffalo Nickel - aka - Indian Head - in good condition (G4) is worth: $5; its value increases to $80 if its mint state is MS60. Look under the words FIVE CENTS on the back to see if there's a mint mark letter. It may have a blank, D, or S. Numismedia lists the following retail values as of 05/2009:
No mint mark
Very worn condition - $5
Moderately worn - $7
Slightly worn - $15
Almost no wear - $44
Uncirculated - $108+
"S" mint mark
Very worn condition - $12
Moderately worn - $47
Slightly worn - $95
Almost no wear - $300
Uncirculated - $500+
"D" mint mark
Very worn condition - $18
Moderately worn - $46
Slightly worn - $120
Almost no wear - $300
Uncirculated - $450+ There is also a very rare variety that resulted when a die dated 1917 was reused to strike some 1918 coins. The engraver cut an "8" over the "7" so you can see a shadow of the 7 underneath. These coins have to be authenticated by an expert because they retail anywhere from $1100 in worn condition to over $30,000 if uncirculated.
These coins are also frequently called Buffalo nickels. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1918 US nickel?" for more details.
1800.00
If you look at the coin's back side you'll see that the entire buffalo is shown, not just its head. However, on the front side only the Native chief's head is shown.That's why these coins are called Indian Head Nickelsor Buffalo Nickels, but never "buffalo head" nickels....Please see the question "What is the value of a 1918 US nickel?" for more information
value of a 1936 buffalo head nickel
The coin is called an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - after all, it shows the entire buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1934 US nickel?" for more information.
These coins are also frequently called Buffalo nickels. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1918 US nickel?" for more details.
It is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
1800.00
If you look at the coin's back side you'll see that the entire buffalo is shown, not just its head. However, on the front side only the Native chief's head is shown.That's why these coins are called Indian Head Nickelsor Buffalo Nickels, but never "buffalo head" nickels....Please see the question "What is the value of a 1918 US nickel?" for more information
value of a 1936 buffalo head nickel
The coin is called an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - after all, it shows the entire buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1934 US nickel?" for more information.
The coin is called an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not "buffalo head" - after all, it shows the entire buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1936 US nickel?" for more information.
This coin is commonly called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel but not a "buffalo head nickel" - after all, it shows the whole buffalo! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1927 US nickel?" for more information.
The coin is called an Indian head nickel or a buffalo nickel, not a "buffalo head". It shows the entire buffalo, not just its head. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1920 US nickel?" for more information.
Yes there are fewer than 10 error coins known of the buffalo nickel struck on a silver mercury dime planchet...one of them is a 1918...
The coin is called either an Indian Head nickel or a buffalo nickel, but not "buffalo head". After all, it shows the entire buffalo and not just its head, LOL! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1930 US nickel?" for more information.
This coin is commonly called either a buffalo nickel or an Indian head nickel (*). Please see the question "What is the value of a 1927 US nickel?" for more information. (*) But not a "buffalo head nickel" - after all, it shows the whole buffalo! Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1927 Buffalo nickel is very common, average coins are $1.00-$5.00