As of May, 2024, a 1918-S Nickel 2 Feathers FS-401 in circulated condition is worth between $65.00 and $1,075.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,350.00 and $5,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $2,280.00 in the 08/18/2019 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Earle Fraser
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 4,882,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

1918-S Nickel 2 Feathers Fs-401 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-63+5,000.00
MS-633,850.00
MS-62+2,150.00
MS-621,750.00
MS-611,500.00
MS-601,350.00
AU-58+1,075.00
AU-581,000.00
AU-55+885.00
AU-55875.00
AU-53+835.00
AU-53825.00
AU-50+785.00
AU-50775.00
XF-45+710.00
XF-45700.00
XF-40650.00
VF-35550.00
VF-30525.00
VF-25500.00
VF-20475.00
F-15425.00
F-12400.00
VG-10365.00
VG-8325.00
G-6125.00
G-465.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State1,350.005,000.002,600.00
About Uncirculated775.001,075.00881.88
Extremely Fine650.00710.00686.67
Fine and Very Fine400.00550.00479.17
Good and Very Good65.00365.00220.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1918 Buffalo Nickel. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1918 Nickel (Regular Strike)5.00185.00200.0070,000.00
1918-D Nickel (Regular Strike)22.00600.00650.0038,500.00
1918/7-D Nickel (Regular Strike)650.0032,500.0035,000.00550,000.00
1918-S Nickel (Regular Strike)6.001,150.001,250.0060,000.00
1918 Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike)80.00515.00650.0010,000.00
1918 Nickel 2 Feathers FS-401 (Regular Strike)50.003,800.004,250.0013,000.00
1918/7-D Nickel Overdate FS-101 (Regular Strike)500.003,500.00N/AN/A

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1918-S Nickel 2 Feathers Fs-401 (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$89.00

Lowest Sale Price
$132.00

Highest Sale Price
$109.67

Average Sale Price
$89.00

Most Recent Sale Price
3

Number of Sales
$329.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-632,280.002,280.002,280.00
AU-551,093.001,093.001,093.00
XF-40204.00998.75522.33
VF-30499.00499.00499.00
VF-25646.00646.00646.00
VF-2055.0055.0055.00
F-15176.25176.25176.25
F-12101.00276.00188.50
VG-1066.0066.0066.00
VG-889.00132.00109.67
G-6110.00110.00110.00
G-453.0053.0053.00
PO-125.0025.0025.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1918-S Nickel 2 Feathers FS-401 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $2,280.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1918-S Nickel 2 Feathers FS-401 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1918-S Nickel 2 Feathers FS-401 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 83.33% share, followed by Great Collections / Goldberg Auctioneers with 11.11% / 5.56% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1918-S Nickel 2 Feathers FS-401 (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0010/05/2022
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0010/07/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0008/18/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0005/09/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions364.2509/07/2016
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2504/26/2016
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7507/21/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0004/21/2014
G-4PCGSGreat Collections53.0001/19/2014
G-6PCGSGreat Collections110.0012/01/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0006/03/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0005/27/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0004/01/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0003/21/2013
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions108.0001/14/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0001/09/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0004/16/2012
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,093.0005/27/2008