1896 Ln Another Strange Color I Tucked Away Some Time Ago.

I understand its not a sought after coin. When it was first released it was widely believed to be one of the most unattractive designs ever minted. Still to this day its not a highly collected. I've easily managed to put together a few albums, but naturally not the legendary 1913. The 85,86 & 12S can be harder to collect and the 84 & 88 have gained some steam. I find it strange how the 83 W/C has more value then 83 N/C version when it was the actual racketeer's nickel.

I've collected coins ever since my grandfather (who owned a restaurant in Spindale NC) showed me a shoebox full of old coins back in the early 70's. While collecting I've amassed several "garage job" gold dipped (not plated)Liberty Nickel all examples are obvious fakes but not all are 1883 coins. Hence posting pics here to get advice and opinions. Could well be some sort of discoloring or staining but I just don't know it just looks different to me. Has anyone ever seen a coin like this that's attributed to the minting process?

Now I know why its always easier to procure a nice roll of 83 N/C, thanks for the info. I'll chalk this 1896 oddball up as toning or exposure. It's destine to darkness in the bottom of 1886 coin tube for now.