1856 dime question.

Hey everyone,
I have only been collecting for two years so im still pretty green to it. I am a big fan of dimes and with a little good luck I found a 1856 dime at my grandmothers house. It looks to be in awesome condition. When I opened the red book to see the grade the main focal points are the "liberty" on the shield and the scroll edges. Liberty is very clear and the coin has a lot of detail left. My question is, where is the scroll located?It seems like a dumb question but im not exactly sure where to look. When I googled it all of the pics showed double dies. Ive always liked dimes and this one looks to be in exceptional shape. Just wanted to know so I can properly grade the coin.
Thanks for your time!
Jason

 

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Try comparing it to these.
http://coinauctionshelp.com/seateddime_grading.html#.VKMRYXvIaGk

 

Thanks Kirk!!

 

What did you grade it?

 

there are no dumb questions for coins. this is how you learn.

 

ok... I have a good idea on the grade. Im going to up load a few pics.

 

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Thank you spirit.

 

I know what I would grade it, what do you think?

 

Me? I usually shoot low so from what I see I say it is in the EF area.

 

I'm in that same ballpark. VF-35

 

Sweet! Not a bad little find in a old box in a attic. The cool part is I love my dimes. I appreciate your help and input!

 

The "scroll" is the "band" or "ribbon" thingy that the word LIBERTY is written on. The scroll crosses the shield diagonally.

 

AWE gotcha. Thanks bdunnse!

 

I like to say Diagon Alley, but I digress.

 

I would grade it to be VF35-EF40. Nice find.