Thai Buddhist Amulets Showcase Revered Monks' Historical Legacy
The article explores a series of historically significant Thai Buddhist amulets linked to revered monks such as Luang Pho Cha, Luang Pho Lee, Luang Pho Dit, Luang Pho Chom, and Luang Pho Phit. It describes the designs, symbolism, and minting details of each commemorative coin, noting the prevalence of counterfeits for some issues. The piece serves as a cultural overview of these sacred objects and their ongoing popularity among collectors and devotees.
The piece continues with details about other famous monks and their amulets. Luang Pho Dit (Phra Kru Nontapatpradit) of Wat Amphon in Nonthaburi is noted for his herbal medicine expertise and the popular first‑issue Luang Pho Dit likeness coin from 1966, which bears his name, a linked loop, and a three‑spoked or propeller yantra on the reverse. Luang Pho Chom Khunaranamo of Wat Tha Sai in Surat Thani is highlighted for the earliest seated‑monk style coin from 1952, limited to 3,000 pieces, featuring a sharp half‑body portrait, Khmer inscription, and his personal yantra. Lastly, Luang Pho Phit of Wat Khamang in Phichit is remembered for his rare first‑issue copper coin from 1919 shaped like a mango leaf, with a full‑body seated portrait, his name below, and an ancient‑character yantra on the back. The article concludes with contact information for the researcher Ariya Pheedyangtham and an email address.
