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The “Lucky Luciano” is the 4th and final coin in the Gangsters series which features the biggest gangsters of all the times.
This 2oz high relief coin commemorates Charles “Lucky” Luciano, one of the most notorious and influential figures in the history of organized crime.
Known as the architect of the modern Italian-American Mafia, Luciano was instrumental in restructuring the criminal underworld in the early 20th century. By establishing the Commission, a governing body for the Mafia’s Five Families, he ensured a more organized and cooperative structure that significantly reduced inter-family violence. His role during Prohibition, overseeing bootlegging operations and illicit businesses, made him a key figure in shaping the criminal landscape of New York City and beyond. Luciano’s influence extended even into World War II, when he reportedly collaborated with U.S. Intelligence to protect American docks from sabotage.
After World War II, Luciano was deported to Italy but continued to wield influence from afar. Despite his exile, he remained a key figure in international narcotics trafficking, coordinating drug shipments from Europe to the United States and Cuba. His operations and connections helped shape the early foundations of the so-called “French Connection,” a major heroin trade route. Even in forced retirement, Luciano maintained ties with powerful mobsters and was involved in attempts to reassert his influence over organized crime until his death in 1962.
It is not clear how Luciano earned the nickname “Lucky”. It may have come from surviving a severe beating and throat-slashing, or may also be attributed to his luck at gambling. Lucky Luciano is remembered as both a criminal mastermind and a visionary strategist who transformed the chaotic underworld into a powerful and structured enterprise. His legacy endures as a symbol of ambition, ruthlessness, and the dark allure of organized crime. The reverse of the coin captures Luciano’s essence perfectly. Seated confidently in an opulent armchair, clad in a classic pinstripe suit, he exudes authority and charisma. To his left stands an armed associate with a machine gun, holding an ace of spades, symbolizing both luck and danger. The detailed background features a 1930s New York City skyline and a docked ocean liner.
This is the engulfed in fire, famous SS Normandie. One theory claims that the burning of the liner was the work of the American Mafia, which was thus to demonstrate its undisputed control over New York’s port districts. This supposedly prompted the authorities to enter into negotiations with the incarcerated Lucky Luciano. As a result of their cooperation with the military, the Mafia began to support the war effort in the port districts of New York, and Lucky Luciano was pardoned after the war for his ‘patriotic attitude’. The obverse of the coin remains the same for all coins in the series (apart from the year of issue that changes) and shows an eight chambered revolver barrel with four 9mm caliber bullets. Each of the bullets has been gilded with 24 karat gold.
Minted from .999 fine silver with an antique finish and selective gilding on the bullets, this coin combines artistry with storytelling. Limited to a small mintage, it is a must-have for collectors passionate about numismatics, history, and true crime.
Specifications
COUNTRY: Niue Island
FACE VALUE: 5 Dollars
YEAR: 2024
METAL: .999 Silver
WEIGHT: 2 oz
DIAMETER: 45 mm
QUALITY: Antique Finish
FEATURES: Ultra High Relief and Gold Plated
The coin was produced in a limited edition of 500 pieces
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