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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rggoodie, post: 29120, member: 1853&quot;]<b>Australian grading found</b></p><p><br /></p><p>I am seeking opinions on the gradings I am about to post- National dealer&nbsp; please respond as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Most of the coins I obtain from Australia come from Australian dealers - not many dealers here in the USA deal in them.</p><p>This is the Australian definitions of <b>BU</b> sent me by two dealers- I know this is not true for US Coins but it appears to be the standard in Australia.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Brilliant Uncirculated </p><p>Also referred to as FDC (Fleur de Coin - flower of the die). Although struck with normal dies, a coin described as BU is pristine, almost prooflike in appearance, being perfectly sharp, absolutely flawless and showing no signs of wear or bag marks. On the US grading scale, such a coin is described as MS-65. Grading at this superior level has become more complex in recent years with distinctions being made in many catalogs between (from highest to lowest state of preservation) - FDC, GEM Uncirculated and Choice Uncirculated.</p><p><br /></p><p>Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)</p><p>A coin of this grade will show no blemishes or sign of wear. The design and legend will appear sharper than the average, a result of early mintage. Full mint luster will be seen over all the coin, sometimes giving the effect of a proof-like finish.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Richard[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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