1918/7 D Buffalow Nickel?

I bought this nickel as a 1917-S coin, but to me it looks like it could be a 1918/7-D coin
because of the appearance of a curved loop from the left end of the 7 horizontal bar -
although from the reverse I couldn't read the mintmark. Please give your opinion.

Shyamal

 

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From what I can see, it looks like a standard 1917 Philadelphia- it has no Mint Mark.

 

You say it's an S. The label says D. I don't see a mm either.
Coin appears to have ED. In the 8 over 7, the 8 is very prominent and you have
to look for the 7. 1917 Philly. Damaged. $3- $5 max.
It seems the 8 over 7 is only on Denver coins.

 

Looks just like a metal detected coin, one with environmental damage.
When in the soil contaminants build up on the exterior of the coin. With different layers of tone. I see a faint looking D on the reverse but I believe it is just corrosion.

 

My feeling is that the D would be more prominent and almost look like the same color as FIVE CENTS in this case, and there's nothing there.