Definitely damaged. Try taking a hammer and hitting it to straighten it out. Or maybe just put in a vice.
The damage and wear makes this a spender. Your LCS normally give 2 cents for wheat ears, I don’t think they would take this one. Only worth 1 cent in this condition (and I would not be a buyer).
While damaged, the fact that you found it interesting enough to post it here, means you like it, so hang onto it. Thanks for the post.
Yes, it is very damaged, but it would make a nice gift to a child! Maybe even induce some interest in this crazy hobby of ours! Otherwise, I'd keep it too!!!