Sacred Amulet Chronicles – Luang Pho La First Edition Coins
Rare Buddhist amulet coins from renowned Thai masters including Luang Pho La's 1925 first edition portrait coins have become highly collectible, with some originals commanding premium prices as counterfeits flood the market.
"The Buddha is the greatest healer of mental illness in the world," according to teachings from Luang Pho Cha Suphattho of Wat Nong Pa Phong in Ubon Ratchathani. The article covers several renowned Buddhist masters and their amulet creations, including Luang Pho Bai Thammachiato of Wat Chong Lom, whose copper coins with gold plating from 1918 (B.E. 2461) are now extremely rare and command high prices. These coins feature a half-length portrait with distinctive shoulder lines, surrounded by rice sheaves, with Khmer script on the reverse. Luang Pho La Punnachee of Wat Phi Sri in Sing Buri province created first edition portrait coins in 1925 (B.E. 2468), depicting the monk in meditation pose, which became so popular that counterfeits emerged. Luang Pu Thom Kalyanob, former provincial overseer of Sukhothai and former abbot of Wat Thammapaññarama, created oval-shaped portrait coins in 1977 (B.E. 2520) with limited production of no more than 5,000 pieces, now considered extremely rare. The article also covers a rectangular locket amulet created by disciples of Luang Pu Thon Pussavaro of Wat Phong Yang in Chachoengsao province to commemorate his 110th birthday in 2018 (B.E. 2561), containing sacred powder and gems alongside blessed powders from approximately 350 revered monks.
