Around the Amulet World – Viewing the First Edition Coin of Luang Por Poom, Year 2520
A rare first-edition coin from Luang Por Poom, cast in 1934 for a merit-making ceremony in Bangkok, is among Thailand's most prized Buddhist amulets alongside other sought-after coins from revered monks across the country.
This article surveys several highly sought-after amulets from famous Buddhist monks. A first-edition coin of Phra Kru Amornvisutti was created on February 18, 1970, at Wat Sri Tammaram in Yasothon province, with 2,000 bronze coins cast for an ordination celebration. The oval-shaped copper coin features the monk's half-portrait on the front and a three-pointed yantra on the back. Another significant amulet comes from Luang Por Sri To Silawanno of Wat Ban Bodhi in Maha Sarakham province, who created only 450 coins in 1962 in various metals for temple construction funds. Luang Por Poom Jantachoto of Wat Bang Kholaung in Bangkok produced approximately 1,000 first-edition coins in 1934 for his 77th birthday merit-making ceremony, now highly prized by collectors. The article also features a rare coin created in 1956 by Phra Kru Sunthon Kanyaanphot of Wat O Kart in Nakhon Phanom, depicting the sacred Buddha images Phra Tiu and Phra Thiam.
