There are two major factors that indicate a coin is in uncirculated condition:
- Mint luster. Coins that have never been in circulation usually exhibit a distinctive sheen or luster.
- No trace of wear. One of the most obvious signs that a coin is uncirculated is the absence of wear or rubbing on the coin’s high points.
What does BU and Au mean in coins?
Brilliant Uncirculated
This changed to the letter grading system beginning with the lowest grade – Basal State (also Poor (PO)), then continuing Fair (Fr), About or Almost Good (AG), Good (G), Very Good (VG), Fine (F), Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (EF), Almost or About Uncirculated (AU), Uncirculated (Unc) and up to Brilliant Uncirculated …
What coins should I look for?
8 Valuable Coins in Circulation Today
- 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny.
- 1955 Doubled Die Penny.
- 1969-S Lincoln Cent with Doubled Die Obverse.
- 1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime.
- 1999-P Connecticut Broadstruck Quarter.
- 2004 Wisconsin State Quarter With Extra Leaf.
- 2005-P “In God We Rust” Kansas State Quarter.
What does Bu stand for in a coin?
What Does BU Mean in Coins? BU – (n) stands for ‘brilliant uncirculated’ which means that a coin has never been circulated and retains almost all of its original mint luster from its original strike. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) coins are typically stored after minting and have not been heavily handled.
What happens to a Brilliant Uncirculated BU coin?
The highest points and more delicate elements wear down and eventually disappear. If a coin is graded Brilliant Uncirculated, one can assume that all design details are intact and the coin is still extremely flashy. It may, however, display marks and scratches.
What’s the difference between BU coins and proof coins?
In the following short video clip the world’s oldest sovereign government mint, the British Royal Mint, further explains some key differences between simple bullion coins, proof coins, and BU coins. What’s the difference between Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion coins?
What is the meaning of AU and Bu?
AU stands for “Almost Uncirculated.” It represents numeric grades 50-59, or just below uncirculated. BU stands for “Brilliant Uncirculated.” In general this description is discouraged in light of numeric grading, as BU is really in the eyes of the beholder.
