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Thank you all for replying. The wreath is pretty bad. This coin is part of a collection I've inherited, so the sentimental value exceeds the numismatic value. I've got a long...as in very long...range goal of creating a complete set of small cent coins. As most of the coins I've inherited are not much better then this one, I don't have to stretch much to buy coins that improve the quality of the collection. The set was fairly complete when I got it, only the expensive ones left. Thanks again.

I'm new to grading coins and am using both the 7th Edition AMA Grading Standards as well as Flying Eagle Penny Values | Discover Their Worth (coinstudy.com). I've noticed that they have different scales, but I think I can see where both are going. I'll try to only bore the board with two or three of these (this one included). In the favor of a VF rating, you can still see evidence of individual feathers, but the wear of the leading edge of the right wing moves it towards a Fine rating. The bow on the obverse is still somewhat distinct, but the wreath is worn. I'm making a guess that this would be considered an example of a "Fine" coin, because of the wear on the leading edge of the right wing.

Thanks Mohawk and Greenstang. I'll learn more about Bag Marks and how to spot them. So Rabid Roosevelt goes in the book because it's a fun coin, but the one with the marked chin goes to buy my kids a lollipop.

While looking through a roll of dimes I picked up at the bank, I saw what looked like two dots on the neck of Roosevelt. The pictures are taken with my phone, it's the best I can do. The 'dots' on the neck are the most obvious, I didn't notice the two by the B until I zoomed in. There were several other dimes with the same "dots", but in different locations on the dime. They are not 'dots' but indentations. Is this an example of a "Strike Through"? Is this something that's cool but worth $.10 or should I look into having it graded As this is the first time I've posted on the forum, I'm not sure how the images will appear "Original Image" is...well the original image, I cropped it a bit to focus on the dime itself I've also added images that are zoomed in on the bite marks above the P as well as the marks next to the B. I've also added an image of a second example with the bite marks behind the chin. I think I'm going to call it my Rabid Roosevelt dime.