Buddhist Amulet Collectors Guide: Luang Pu On, Luang Por Kem Coins
Luang Pu On, former abbot of Chanthiyawas Temple in Nakhon Phanom, rarely commissioned amulets himself, though his disciples created notable pieces including an oval coin minted for his 60th birthday in 1988. The guide also covers other sig
The article features several significant Buddhist amulets. Luang Pu On Pakuno, former abbot of Chanthiyawas Temple in Plapaek District, Nakhon Phanom Province, was a strict practitioner who rarely commissioned amulets himself; most were made by his disciples for special occasions. His most notable amulet is the first-edition Luang Pu On coin, created for his 60th birthday in August 1988 to support the temple. The coin features an oval shape with a loop, his half-length image on the obverse, and the Eight Requisites of monks on the reverse. Another notable piece is the bell-shaped Luang Pu Tee amulet from 2002, created by his former student to commemorate the annual teacher-veneration ceremony at Luang Raja Temple in Uthai Thani Province. The coin features a full-seated image of Luang Pu Tee with Khmer characters and Thai text. The article also covers Luang Por Kem's portrait amulet, created in 1966 from stamped five-baht coins, featuring his image with text identifying him as abbot of Don Chedi Temple in Suphanburi Province, with a reverse showing King Naresuan on elephant and the Don Chedi Monument. Finally, the Phra Phanat Bodi amulet from 1972 commemorates the sacred Buddha image at Panasnikhom and was created during the temple dedication ceremony in Chachoengsao Province.
