Luang Pu Iam (Wat Nang) Amulet Study Guide: Molds, Materials and Macro Photos
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This page brings together all 15 Luang Pu Iam amulets that Amulet Ping owns and has photographed itself, grouped by mold (phim) and batch so you can compare them on one page. 15 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 Pu Iam
Luang Pu Iam Pathamachari of Wat Nang — Lived 1816–1926 (BE 2359–2469) · Wat Nang, Bangkok
Luang Pu Iam Pathamachari (1832–1926) was the abbot of Wat Nang in Thonburi, Bangkok, famous for the Phra Pidta Yant Yung and his four-dot coins.
หลวงปู่เอี่ยม ปฐมจารี · in Thai
Which molds of Luang Pu Iam has Amulet Ping recorded?
15 pieces in 6 mold/batch groups, dated BE 2463–2467; the most common material is Silver.
| Mold / batch | Pieces | Year (BE) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-dot | 8 | 2467 | Silver, Nawa (nine-metal alloy), Copper, Gold-plated |
| Yant Yung, Na on the knee | 2 | 2463 | Mixed alloy |
| Yant 5 back batch 2 | 2 | 2467 | Copper, Silver |
| Yant Yung | 1 | 2463 | Silver |
| 3-dot | 1 | 2467 | Silver |
| Yant 4 back | 1 | 2467 | Copper |
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.
4-dot (8 pcs)
- Luang Pu Iam coin, 4-dot, Silver, Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Iam coin, 4-dot, Nawa (nine-metal alloy), Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Nawa (nine-metal alloy) · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Iam coin, 4-dot, Silver, Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Iam coin, 4-dot, Silver, Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Iam coin, 4-dot, Silver, Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Silver · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Iam coin, 4-dot, Copper, Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Iam coin, 4-dot, Gold-plated, Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Gold-plated · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Iam coin, 4-dot, Copper, Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Copper · 6 macro photos
Yant Yung, Na on the knee (2 pcs)
- Luang Pu Iam statuette, Yant Yung, Na on the knee, Mixed alloy, Wat Nang, BE 2463 — BE 2463 · Mixed alloy · 12 macro photos
- Luang Pu Iam statuette, Yant Yung, Na on the knee, Mixed alloy, Wat Nang, BE 2463 — BE 2463 · Mixed alloy · 18 macro photos
Yant 5 back batch 2 (2 pcs)
- Luang Pu Iam coin, Phim Yant 5 back batch 2, Copper, Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Copper · 6 macro photos
- Luang Pu Iam coin, Phim Yant 5 back batch 2, Silver, Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Silver · 6 macro photos
Yant Yung (1 pcs)
- Luang Pu Iam statuette, Yant Yung, Silver, Wat Nang, BE 2463 — BE 2463 · Silver · 12 macro photos
3-dot (1 pcs)
- Luang Pu Iam coin, 3-dot, Silver, Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Silver · 6 macro photos
Yant 4 back (1 pcs)
- Luang Pu Iam coin, Phim Yant 4 back, Copper, Wat Nang, BE 2467 — BE 2467 · Copper · 6 macro photos
Metal by era and traces of manufacture
Luang Pu Iam of Wat Nang (BE 2375–2469, 1832–1926) made many kinds of sacred objects; the best known are the four-yant coin, Phra Pidta, takrut, mak thui and Phra Chaiwat.
His coins are told apart by back details such as the four-yant or five-yant back and the number of dots, so read the back photos and macro photos together.
Pieces from his lifetime were made before he passed away in BE 2469; the temple also issued later batches, so study each batch 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 Pu Iam 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 good fortune. These are traditional beliefs passed down among devotees, not guarantees of any result. Please use your own judgement.
How many Luang Pu Iam amulets does Amulet Ping have?
15 pieces in 6 mold/batch groups; the largest group is 4-dot with 8 pieces. Every piece is photographed on all sides by Amulet Ping.
How should I study a Luang Pu Iam 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 Pu Iam 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 Pu Iam page. Please use your own judgement.
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