Luang Phor Daeng (Wat Khao Bandai It) Amulet Study Guide: Molds, Materials and Macro Photos
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This page brings together all 6 Luang Phor Daeng amulets that Amulet Ping owns and has photographed itself, grouped by mold (phim) and batch so you can compare them on one page. 6 of them include 100–1,000× high-magnification photos of the material and surface. Biography and beliefs are given as traditionally told; nothing here certifies the authenticity or age of any piece.
Short biography of Luang Phor Daeng
Luang Phor Daeng of Wat Khao Bandai It — Lived 1879–1974 (BE 2422–2517) · Wat Khao Bandai It, Phetchaburi
Luang Phor Daeng (1879–1974) was the abbot of Wat Khao Bandai It in Phetchaburi. His coins, first made in BE 2503 (1960), are among the classic monk coins of the period.
หลวงพ่อแดง วัดเขาบันไดอิฐ · in Thai
Which molds of Luang Phor Daeng has Amulet Ping recorded?
6 pieces in 3 mold/batch groups, dated BE 2503–2513; the most common material is Silver.
| Mold / batch | Pieces | Year (BE) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| portrait (Rup Muean) | 4 | 2503 | Copper, Silver |
| Bot Lan | 1 | 2512 | Blackened finish (Rom Dam) |
| Sae Yit (birthday) | 1 | 2513 | Silver |
By mold and batch, with real photos
Each group lists every piece of the same mold or batch, so you can see what they share and how each one differs. Click a name to see every side and the macro photos.
portrait (Rup Muean) (4 pcs)
- Luang Phor Daeng coin, portrait (Rup Muean), Copper, Wat Khao Bandai It, Phetchaburi, BE 2503 — BE 2503 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Daeng coin, portrait (Rup Muean), Silver, Wat Khao Bandai It, Phetchaburi, BE 2503 — BE 2503 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Daeng coin, portrait (Rup Muean), Silver, Wat Khao Bandai It, Phetchaburi, BE 2503 — BE 2503 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Daeng coin, portrait (Rup Muean), Silver, Wat Khao Bandai It, Phetchaburi, BE 2503 — BE 2503 · Silver · 6 macro photos
Bot Lan (1 pcs)
- Luang Phor Daeng coin, Phim Bot Lan, Blackened finish (Rom Dam), Wat Khao Bandai It, Phetchaburi, BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Blackened finish (Rom Dam) · 6 macro photos
Sae Yit (birthday) (1 pcs)
- Luang Phor Daeng coin, Phim Sae Yit (birthday), Silver, Wat Khao Bandai It, Phetchaburi, BE 2513 — BE 2513 · Silver · 6 macro photos
Metal by era and traces of manufacture
The first coin of BE 2503 (1960) was made by disciples, with permission, to mark his promotion to "Phra Khru Yanawilat" and his 82nd year. It is an oval coin with a loop, about 2.6 × 3.4 cm, inscribed "BE 2503", "age 82 years" and "Phra Khru Yanawilat (Daeng)" on the front, with a four-yant design and Khmer heart syllables on the back.
The stated materials are blackened copper and silver. They are stamped, so look at the sharpness of the raised lettering, the edge and the blackened surface.
It is a post-2500 coin popular among Phetchaburi collectors, followed by several later batches, so study each by the year inscribed on the coin.
In general, metals form natural surface layers in different ways: copper, brass and bronze tend to develop a dark-brown oxide and sometimes green deposits; silver tarnishes brown to black; lead and lead–tin (chin) show white-grey deposits. Students look at whether these layers are continuous and natural between deep recesses and high points. Macro photos can only show whether what is visible is consistent with metal of the period; they cannot state a year of making.
Macro photos compared across pieces
Surface macro photos from several Luang Phor Daeng pieces, side by side to study material, surface and deposits. These recorded photos look the same to everyone and can be re-checked. Read more about the method in Scientific amulet study: how 100–1,000× macro photos differ from a 10× loupe (click a photo to enlarge).
Beliefs
His amulets are associated with protection and invulnerability. These are traditional beliefs passed down among devotees, not guarantees of any result. Please use your own judgement.
How many Luang Phor Daeng amulets does Amulet Ping have?
6 pieces in 3 mold/batch groups; the largest group is portrait (Rup Muean) with 4 pieces. Every piece is photographed on all sides by Amulet Ping.
How should I study a Luang Phor Daeng amulet?
Look at real photos from several angles, compare the mold with other pieces in the same group, check how natural the material and deposits look in the macro photos, and consult an experienced expert you trust. Amulet Ping does not certify the authenticity or age of any piece; this page is for study only.
Summary
This page is a starting point for studying Luang Phor Daeng amulets from real pieces, covering every piece Amulet Ping has recorded, and it updates automatically when new pieces are added. See all of them on the Luang Phor Daeng page. Please use your own judgement.
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