Buddhist Amulet Circle - Luang Por Khleuap Coins Year 39 and Luang Pu Ruem Coins
Collectors of rare Buddhist amulets prize vintage coins from venerated monks like Luang Por Khleuap and Luang Pu Ruem, with some pieces from the 1970s–1990s doubling in value and featuring distinctive designs from enameling and traditional
A detailed examination of rare and collectible Buddhist amulets with historical significance. The article discusses Luang Por Hom Ratinetdro, the respected meditation master and abbot of Wat Tri Kamvasi in Sakon Nakhon, who created an ancient cast coin series to fundraise for temple construction. The first edition features an oval design with a loop bail and Sanskrit characters reading "Ma Ru Ku Ru" at its core, with a meditative Buddha figure in the center. The back bears an inscription dated Buddhist Era 2537 (1994), with current market prices having doubled in value. The article also covers Luang Por Khleuap Sangworthamma's coins from August 1996, created by the Uthai Thani Lions Club to support impoverished communities, featuring colorful enamel work in red, blue, green, cyan, and purple. Additionally, it details Luang Pu Ruem Primo's first-edition coins from Buddhist Era 2516 (1973) made of alpaca, and the historically important closed-eye Buddha amulets by the renowned Luang Pu Nak Chotiako of Wat Huai Krachai in Nakhon Pathom, created between Buddhist Era 2432-2435 (1889-1892). The text notes that collectors favor three main styles of the closed-eye Buddhas: the flat-belly mold, bulging-belly mold, and rabbit-ear mold, with notable details about the craftsmanship and underwater inscription process traditional to their creation.
