1918-S Buffalo Nickel Fine
Numismatic
1918-S Buffalo Nickel Fine
The 1918 five-cent piece from the San Francisco Mint represents a classic era of United States coinage. Struck in copper, this coin carries the distinct "S" mint mark, indicating its origin at the California facility. The coin is preserved in Fine condition, showing the honest wear of a piece that circulated during a momentous year in global history. On the obverse, a detailed profile of an American Indian faces right, accompanied by the inscription "LIBERTY" and the date "1918". The reverse side displays a powerful bison standing atop a raised mound of earth. This iconic animal is framed by the traditional motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and the denomination "FIVE CENTS", completing a design created by James Earle Fraser that remains celebrated for its uniquely American imagery.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1918 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Fine |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Cents |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
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