Buddhist Amulet Circles – Viewing Luang Por Soot's Coins
Rare Buddhist amulet coins created by venerated Thai monks, including Luang Por Soot's 1963 commemorative piece from Wat Kalong, are detailed for collectors and devotees seeking sacred objects with historical significance.
This article explores several notable Buddhist amulets and coins created by venerated monks. Luang Por Soot Siridharo, former abbot of Wat Kalong in Samut Sakhon, gained widespread fame as the spiritual mentor of a notorious historical criminal. His 1963 commemorative coin, created for a Buddhist ordination ceremony, features his image on the obverse and sacred yantra designs on the reverse, and is now considered rare. The article also covers coins from other respected monks including Luang Pu Eiam Suvannsaro from Bangkok, Luang Por Boonmee Chittathamo from Ang Thong Province, and Luang Pu Chom Nakasen from Amnat Charoen Province. Each section details the physical characteristics, inscriptions, materials, and historical significance of these amulets, which remain popular among Buddhist devotees and collectors.
