Rian Luang Pu Thuad • Nur Thong Daeng
BE2505 • Wat Kae, Ayutthaya • Consecrated under Archan Tim (Wat Chang Hai) • Southern Luang Pu Thuad lineage
Early copper alloy Luang Pu Thuad coin (เหรียญหลวงปู่ทวด), cast in Nur Thong Daeng during BE2505, a formative period of southern lineage transmission.
What This Piece Represents (Collector Lens)
In Thai amulet culture, early Rian Luang Pu Thuad from the BE2500–2510 period are viewed as documentary objects as much as devotional items. This BE2505 Wat Kae issue reflects a transitional era when the Luang Pu Thuad tradition was spreading beyond the deep South, guided by teachers closely associated with Archan Tim of Wat Chang Hai. Collectors value such pieces for their grounded workmanship, restrained iconography, and historically consistent metal aging.
Collector Identity Card
Name: Rian Luang Pu Thuad (เหรียญหลวงปู่ทวด)
Material: Nur Thong Daeng (เนื้อทองแดง)
Year (BE): 2505
Temple: Wat Kae, Ayutthaya
Lineage Note: Listing notes attribute consecration oversight to Archan Tim of Wat Chang Hai, a key transmitter of Luang Pu Thuad lineage teachings.
Price:
SGD 208
Nur Thong Daeng — Why Collectors Respect It
Nur Thong Daeng refers to a copper-based alloy widely used in mid-20th-century Thai coin amulets. Rather than polish or refinement, collectors look for natural oxidation, metal flow lines, and stable patina that reflect period-correct casting and long-term handling.
- Dense copper tone with darkened aging consistent with early BE2500s issues
- Natural surface wear from circulation and devotional use
- Material stability valued for long-term preservation
Rian Format — Visual Signature
The coin format presents Luang Pu Thuad in a seated meditation posture, rendered with modest relief. Facial features are calm and proportional, emphasizing serenity over dramatic detail. Reverse inscriptions follow standard commemorative conventions of the era, serving identification rather than decoration.
Spiritual Focus (Common Intentions)
Devotees traditionally associate Luang Pu Thuad amulets with protection and steadiness, particularly for travel and occupational risk.
- Personal protection and accident avoidance
- Mental calm and resilience during uncertainty
- Grounded faith rooted in lineage continuity
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Care & Wearing Guidance
- Avoid abrasive cleaning to preserve original patina
- Store in dry conditions when not worn
- Handle with respect, especially older copper surfaces
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Disclaimer: This article is for educational and collector appreciation purposes. Lineage notes reflect listing references and should be independently verified by interested collectors.