The World of Monastic Amulets – Viewing Coins of Luang Pu Saeng and Luang Pu Thongom
Rare Buddhist amulet coins from northeastern Thailand monks showcase intricate designs and spiritual significance, with examples from Luang Pu Saeng's Bodhi leaf coin and Luang Pu Thongom's egg-shaped prosperity piece demonstrating the craf
This article provides comprehensive descriptions of four rare Buddhist amulet coins from northeastern Thailand monks. Luang Pu Joom's Dhammachediya coin from 1961 features a leaf-like shape with copper patina and depicts a stupa image. Luang Pu Saeng's first-edition coin from 1994 is shaped like a Bodhi leaf and has become extremely rare, featuring the monk's image and temple information from Amnat Charoen. Luang Pu Thongom's inaugural "Prosperity and Success" coin from 2018 showcases an egg-shaped design with connected ears and detailed inscriptions from Nakhon Phanom. The article concludes with Phra Mettaviharii's popular half-figurine coin from 1959, created in both copper with silver plating and later in gold plating, totaling 5,000 pieces blessed over three months. Each coin features intricate designs, precise inscriptions, and religious symbolism reflecting the monks' teachings and their respective temples.
