Difference between AU and bu

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what is BU and AU?

BU means circulated in the country

AU is a coin in a high grade but doesn't have full luster and some wear

 The big difference is au contains a little and bu contains NO wear


BU must have full luster to be BU.

Morgan Silver Dollar

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