Luang Phor Koon (Wat Ban Rai) Amulet Study Guide: Molds, Materials and Macro Photos
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This page brings together all 10 Luang Phor Koon amulets that Amulet Ping owns and has photographed itself, grouped by mold (phim) and batch so you can compare them on one page. 10 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 Koon
Luang Phor Koon Parisuttho of Wat Ban Rai — Lived 1923–2015 (BE 2466–2558) · Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat)
Luang Phor Koon Parisuttho (1923–2015) of Wat Ban Rai in Nakhon Ratchasima was one of the most beloved monks of modern Thailand, known for his humour and charity.
หลวงพ่อคูณ ปริสุทโธ · in Thai
Which molds of Luang Phor Koon has Amulet Ping recorded?
10 pieces in 5 mold/batch groups, dated BE 2512–2536; the most common material is Silver.
| Mold / batch | Pieces | Year (BE) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| code "P R Th" | 3 | 2517 | Copper |
| Sang Barami | 3 | 2519 | Blackened copper, Blackened finish (Rom Dam) |
| Charoen Phon Bon (text above) | 2 | 2536 | Silver |
| first batch (Run Raek) | 1 | 2512 | Silver |
| Charoen Phon Lang (text below) | 1 | 2536 | 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.
code "P R Th" (3 pcs)
- Luang Phor Koon coin, code "P R Th", Copper, Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Koon coin, code "P R Th", Copper, Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Koon coin, code "P R Th", Copper, Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), BE 2517 — BE 2517 · Copper · 6 macro photos
Sang Barami (3 pcs)
- Luang Phor Koon coin, Sang Barami batch, Blackened copper, Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), BE 2519 — BE 2519 · Blackened copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Koon coin, Sang Barami, Blackened finish (Rom Dam), Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), BE 2519 — BE 2519 · Blackened finish (Rom Dam) · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Koon coin, Sang Barami, Blackened finish (Rom Dam), Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), BE 2519 — BE 2519 · Blackened finish (Rom Dam) · 6 macro photos
Charoen Phon Bon (text above) (2 pcs)
- Luang Phor Koon coin, Charoen Phon Bon (text above), Silver, Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), BE 2536 — BE 2536 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Koon coin, Charoen Phon Bon (text above), Silver, Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), BE 2536 — BE 2536 · Silver · 6 macro photos
first batch (Run Raek) (1 pcs)
- Luang Phor Koon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Silver, Wat Chaeng Nok, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), BE 2512 — BE 2512 · Silver · 6 macro photos
Charoen Phon Lang (text below) (1 pcs)
- Luang Phor Koon coin, Charoen Phon Lang (text below), Silver, Wat Ban Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), BE 2536 — BE 2536 · Silver · 6 macro photos
Metal by era and traces of manufacture
Luang Phor Khun's first coin was made in BE 2512 (1969) while he stayed at Wat Chaeng Nok, to celebrate its principal Buddha image. The Sang Barami coin of BE 2519 (1976) was issued in quantities echoing the year: gold 19, silver 199, nawa 999 and copper 2,519.
Many batches carry stamped codes that help tell materials and batches apart, such as "Kho-Po-Ro" on the silver and copper Sang Barami coins and "Kho-Po" on the nawa ones, and "Po-Ro-Tho" on the robe of the special BE 2517 coin. Macro photos make these codes easier to read.
Luang Phor Khun (BE 2466–2558, 1923–2015) issued a great many sacred objects over many periods; study each batch and material separately.
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 Koon 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 prosperity. These are traditional beliefs passed down among devotees, not guarantees of any result. Please use your own judgement.
How many Luang Phor Koon amulets does Amulet Ping have?
10 pieces in 5 mold/batch groups; the largest group is code "P R Th" with 3 pieces. Every piece is photographed on all sides by Amulet Ping.
How should I study a Luang Phor Koon 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 Koon 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 Koon page. Please use your own judgement.
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Please use your own judgement when studying amulets.