Luang Phor Sothon (Wat Sothon Wararam) Amulet Study Guide: Molds, Materials and Macro Photos
คู่มือศึกษาพระหลวงพ่อโสธร วัดโสธรวรารามวรวิหาร พิมพ์ เนื้อ และภาพขยายองค์จริง · in Thai
This page brings together all 19 Luang Phor Sothon amulets that Amulet Ping owns and has photographed itself, grouped by mold (phim) and batch so you can compare them on one page. 19 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 Sothon
Luang Phor Sothon (the Sothon Buddha image) · Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao
Luang Phor Sothon is the sacred Buddha image of Wat Sothon Wararam in Chachoengsao, one of the most venerated Buddha images in Thailand. Coins bearing the image have been made since the early 20th century; the first batch dates to BE 2460 (1917).
หลวงพ่อโสธร · in Thai
Which molds of Luang Phor Sothon has Amulet Ping recorded?
19 pieces in 3 mold/batch groups, dated BE 2460; the most common material is Silver.
| Mold / batch | Pieces | Year (BE) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| first batch (Run Raek) | 16 | 2460 | Blackened copper, Silver, Copper, Gold-plated |
| clear Sara U | 2 | 2460 | Alpaca (nickel silver), Copper |
| Arahant Lan Pho batch | 1 | 2460 | 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.
first batch (Run Raek) (16 pcs)
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Blackened copper, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Blackened copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Silver, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Blackened copper, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Blackened copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Silver, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Silver, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Copper, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Blackened copper, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Blackened copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Silver, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Silver, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Silver, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, first batch (Run Raek), Gold-plated, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Gold-plated · 6 macro photos
clear Sara U (2 pcs)
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, clear Sara U, Alpaca (nickel silver), Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Alpaca (nickel silver) · 9 macro photos
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, clear Sara U, Copper, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Copper · 6 macro photos
Arahant Lan Pho batch (1 pcs)
- Luang Phor Sothon coin, Arahant Lan Pho batch, Silver, Wat Sothon Wararam, Chachoengsao, BE 2460 — BE 2460 · Silver · 8 macro photos
Metal by era and traces of manufacture
The first Luang Phor Phuttha Sothon coin was made in BE 2460 (1917) in silver. Collectors separate the dies by lettering details, such as the "no sara-u" die and the die with a clear sara-u.
The early Sothon coins are stamped, so look at the lettering of each die, the sharpness of the lines and the aged metal surface.
Luang Phor Phuttha Sothon is the revered Buddha image of Chachoengsao, and the temple has issued many coins up to the present, so study them by year and die.
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 Sothon 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
The image is revered for blessings, healing and protection. These are traditional beliefs passed down among devotees, not guarantees of any result. Please use your own judgement.
How many Luang Phor Sothon amulets does Amulet Ping have?
19 pieces in 3 mold/batch groups; the largest group is first batch (Run Raek) with 16 pieces. Every piece is photographed on all sides by Amulet Ping.
How should I study a Luang Phor Sothon 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 Sothon 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 Sothon page. Please use your own judgement.
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