Buddhist Amulet World - First Edition Luang Pho Rung Coins and Luang Pu Thong Dam Amulets
Extremely rare first edition Luang Pho Rung coins from 1941 command high prices among Buddhist amulet collectors, with only eight silver and one gold version known to exist. The article also covers Luang Pu Thong Dam's 1980 Samadej amulets
A comprehensive article documenting rare Buddhist amulets and sacred objects highly valued by collectors. The piece highlights the first edition Luang Pho Rung coins from 1941, which are extremely scarce with only an estimated 8 silver versions and a single gold specimen remaining in circulation. It also covers the distinctive water-droplet shaped coins featuring the late monk's portrait with sacred yantra inscriptions on the reverse. Additionally, the article discusses Luang Pu Thong Dam's Samadej amulets created in 1980, which blended multiple blessed powders and pieces of ancient monastery robes, representing a collectible piece for amulet enthusiasts. Expert collectors reportedly refer to the first edition Luang Pho Rung coins as the "old-faced printing," reflecting their rarity and exceptional spiritual significance.
