Mafia Appraisal

“Lucky” Luciano Organized Crime Trading Card

This is a rectangular trading card featuring an artistic portrait of Charles 'Lucky' Luciano, the notorious Italian-American mobster. The card is printed on cardstock with a white outer border and a central image that appears to be a reproduction of an oil painting. The portrait depicts Luciano in a brown suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a dark necktie. He is characterized by dark hair and a heavy-lidded gaze, rendered in a realistic, painterly style with visible brushwork and a muted color palette including shades of tan, white, and dark brown. At the bottom of the card, the name '"LUCKY" LUCIANO' is printed in a bold, black, sans-serif font. The card appears to be from a non-sports set, likely produced in the late 20th century (possibly 1990s) focused on organized crime history or mafia figures. The condition shows some slight softness to the bottom edges and minor surface wear, but the card remains largely intact without significant creasing or stains. It is shown housed within a protective plastic sleeve or page holder, which has preserved its color and prevent significant corner damage.