Eric Lane’s journey from a childhood hobby to a lifelong passion for collecting U.S. coins is a remarkable story.
His impressive collection of early dollars, which will be auctioned by Heritage at the Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature® Auction in February, is a testament to his dedication to numismatics.
Heritage Auctions Partnership
Lane credits Heritage Auctions for assisting him in selling his Walking Liberty half dollars, which enabled him to focus on his collection of early dollars.
Lane set out to complete his sets of early dollars and early eagles in PCGS graded coins, based on the advice he received in 2009 about the investment potential of these series.
Having had a successful collaboration with Heritage Auctions in the past, Lane chose the auction house to present his collection to the public.
Highlights of Lane’s Collection
Lane’s collection boasts rarities such as the 1794 B-1, BB-1 Silver Dollar, VF30 PCGS and the 1798 Draped Bust Dollar, among others.
Other important pieces include the 1798 Draped Bust Dollar Small Eagle, 15 Stars, B-2, BB-81, and the 1926-S Buffalo Nickel, MS65 NGC.
The Brighton Collection
The auction also features the Brighton Collection, known for its high-grade Buffalo nickels, Walking Liberty half dollars, and Standing Liberty quarters.
One of the highlights of this collection is the 1926-S Buffalo Nickel, a rare non-variety issue with a mintage of just 970,000 coins.
The James F. Holloway Collection
James F. Holloway’s collection includes a selection of Standing Liberty Quarters, with the 1918/7-S Standing Liberty Quarter MS62 Full Head PCGS being a standout piece.
Premier Lots in the Auction
Aside from the collections, the auction also features several premier lots that are not part of any collection, including rare coins like the 1876 Three Dollar Gold Piece, PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS, and the 1792 Washington Roman Head Cent PR61 Brown PCGS.
About Heritage Auctions
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