Real or Fake OLD Coins 1 1

[Famous Robert]

New to this Great Hobbie,  was wondering if my father's old coins are Real or Fake?

[Greenstang]

Welcome to the Chat Board

Please show both sides of each coin oriented properly.   
Get rid of that 2x2 with the rusty staples.

[Mike Meenderink]

Both of those are real. One is a 1887 Liberty V nickel and the other is a Walking Liberty half dollar. Both are in circulated condition and not worth much.

[ThePhiladelphiaPenny]

Both are real. They are on the rougher side but still some nice pieces for a circulated set. @Mike Meenderink  told you what they are. Remove them from those flips on place them into some new mylars. Also, please post clear photos of both sides. Thank you! 

[powermad5000]

Hello and welcome!
 

I would say both of your coins are real and well circulated examples. And that both were/are being stored improperly. As noted by Greenstang, you should get a new cardboard flip for your Liberty Nickel as those rusty staples will eventually cause further damage to it. The Walking Liberty Half is also showing some heavier toning that some collectors would consider as undesirable due to its lack of protection and probable improper storage techniques. At a minimum, get a new cardboard flip for that also.

The rust on the staples is evidence that these coins are being stored in an environment that is less than desirable for proper storage of coins in general. Coins need to be stored in a temperature controlled environment with low or no humidity and also placed properly (only handle them by their edges if you have to handle them at all) into some type of sleeve, cardboard flip or plastic holder that will give the coin additional protection. Make sure you are not reusing something old for a protective covering as there are some old flips made of PVC which will permanently damage the coin. There is a wide array of products available from Wizard Coin Supply which can be accessed online.