Luang Phor Klan (Wat Phra Yat) Amulet Study Guide: Molds, Materials and Macro Photos
คู่มือศึกษาพระหลวงพ่อกลั่น วัดพระญาติ พิมพ์ เนื้อ และภาพขยายองค์จริง · in Thai
This page brings together all 16 Luang Phor Klan amulets that Amulet Ping owns and has photographed itself, grouped by mold (phim) and batch so you can compare them on one page. 16 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 Klan
Luang Phor Klan Dhammachoti of Wat Phra Yat — Lived 1847–1934 (BE 2390–2477) · Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya
Luang Phor Klan Dhammachoti (1847–1919) was the abbot of Wat Phra Yat in Ayutthaya. His first coin, made in BE 2462 (1919), is one of the most famous monk coins in Thailand.
หลวงพ่อกลั่น ธมฺมโชติ · in Thai
Which molds of Luang Phor Klan has Amulet Ping recorded?
16 pieces in 5 mold/batch groups, dated BE 2469–2478; the most common material is Copper.
| Mold / batch | Pieces | Year (BE) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sian Tong back | 6 | 2469 | Copper, Silver |
| Sian Tong | 4 | 2469 | Blackened finish (Rom Dam), Silver |
| Kho Bet (hook) | 3 | 2469 | Copper, Gold-plated copper |
| batch 2 | 2 | 2478 | Silver, Copper |
| first batch (Run Raek) | 1 | 2469 | 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.
Sian Tong back (6 pcs)
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Phim Sian Tong back, Copper, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Phim Sian Tong back, Copper, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Phim Sian Tong back, Copper, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Phim Sian Tong back, Silver, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Phim Sian Tong back, Copper, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Sian Tong back, Copper, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Copper · 6 macro photos
Sian Tong (4 pcs)
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Sian Tong, Blackened finish (Rom Dam), Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Blackened finish (Rom Dam) · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Sian Tong, Silver, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Sian Tong, Silver, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Sian Tong, Silver, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Silver · 6 macro photos
Kho Bet (hook) (3 pcs)
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Phim Kho Bet (hook), Copper, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Phim Kho Bet (hook), Copper, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Klan coin, Kho Bet (hook), Gold-plated copper, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Gold-plated copper · 6 macro photos
batch 2 (2 pcs)
- Luang Phor Klan coin, batch 2, Silver, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2478 — BE 2478 · Silver · 12 macro photos
- Luang Phor Klan coin, batch 2, Copper, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2478 — BE 2478 · Copper · 12 macro photos
first batch (Run Raek) (1 pcs)
- Luang Phor Klan coin, first batch (Run Raek), Silver, Wat Phra Yat, Ayutthaya, BE 2469 — BE 2469 · Silver · 12 macro photos
Metal by era and traces of manufacture
The first coin of BE 2469 (1926) was made to fund the restoration of the ordination hall. It is a sema-shaped coin with a loop; the front shows Luang Phor Klan seated on a lion-legged bench, and the back has a yantra with a hook above its top, hence the name "Lang Kho Bet" (fish-hook back).
Records give a total of 3,137 coins, mostly copper (3,000), the rest silver, silver with nak figure and silver with gold figure. Copper coins nearly a century old usually show dark-brown oxide in the recesses and bare copper on worn high points.
It is an early stamped coin from the reign of King Rama VII, making it a good reference for studying aged copper surfaces against later coins.
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 Klan 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 invulnerability and protection. These are traditional beliefs passed down among devotees, not guarantees of any result. Please use your own judgement.
How many Luang Phor Klan amulets does Amulet Ping have?
16 pieces in 5 mold/batch groups; the largest group is Sian Tong back with 6 pieces. Every piece is photographed on all sides by Amulet Ping.
How should I study a Luang Phor Klan 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 Klan 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 Klan page. Please use your own judgement.
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