Sacred Amulets and Coins: Guide to Revered Buddhist Talismans
Thai Buddhist amulets and coins from revered monks remain highly coveted by collectors, with notable examples including the "Naga Leaf Amulet" from Luang Pho Ngern Thammapanyo depicting a seven-headed serpent and rare coins minted by master
A comprehensive overview of highly sought-after Buddhist amulets and coins from renowned monks across Thailand. Featured items include the famous "Naga Leaf Amulet" created by Luang Pho Ngern Thammapanyo, former abbot of Molee Lokayaram Temple in Bangkok, which measures 0.5 by 1.4 centimeters and depicts a seven-headed serpent beneath a seated Buddha in meditation pose, representing Lop Buri period Buddhist art. The article also covers coins from Luang Pho Obhasi of Wat Phutthabusya in Bangkok, minted in 1953 in four materials including gold, silver, and copper, and discusses rare amulets from other venerated masters such as Luang Pu Khai Intra Saro and Luang Pu Bunyami of Wat Wapi Rattanaram in Nakhon Sawan province, whose Saturday fifth coin from 2010 remains popular among collectors.
