Debate for the development of the amulet industry
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Among the famous amulet stories in mid-2568, there is probably no amulet that has created as much of a stir among amulet collectors as the Luang Por Thuat gold coin, Luang Somanasak model, year 08. The incident started when a famous amulet expert bought a gold version of the said coin at a very high price (5 million baht). Meanwhile, another expert came out to say that this model of coin was not made in year 08, but is a "reverse block" type of amulet (made later or in a retro style). He reasoned that the authentic Luang Somanasak model, year 08, must be the type with the "split mouth" defect. The other side also insisted that there are blocks without the split mouth as well.
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Ultimately, each side gave their own reasons, as each expert had knowledge and understanding of coin creation, knew the history of coin creation and making of that year, looked at the amulet, whether it was remembering the front and back, looking at the surface, looking at the print, looking at the nature, fullness, tightness, adhesion, lines, cat hairs, hedgehog hairs, looking at the thickness of the amulet, and looking at the edges and cutting parts. But the argument between the two experts could not find a way to agree. Each side believed that they were right, to the point of challenging each other to put down the camera (quit being amulet observers) and leave their positions.
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In the final analysis, several senior figures in the industry, all of whom are highly respected and experienced amulet judges, were invited to examine this gold amulet, the 08 Ecclesiastical Promotion Medal. The unanimous vote from all the major experts was "authentic." The conflict thus ended. (There are likely only waves of rumors that will continue to spread throughout the circle of amulet collectors.)
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*Medallion for promotion of ecclesiastical rank, Luang Pu Thuat, created by Phra Ajahn Tim in 2508
The cracks that cut through the mouth are caused by a broken block. They are natural cracks. The lines are small and thin, the most natural. They are the most obvious points that are difficult to imitate.
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Medallion for promotion of ecclesiastical rank, year 08, Luang Pho Thuat
*Cut-mouth coin
Medallion for promotion in ecclesiastical rank, Luang Por Thuat, Wat Chang Hai, Pattani Province, year 2508. The medallion for promotion in ecclesiastical rank was created in 2508 by Phra Khru Wisai Sophon (Tim Thammatharo), or Ajahn Tim, the former abbot of Wat Chang Hai, on the occasion of being granted a promotion in ecclesiastical rank to Phra Khru Sanyabat, second class, white fan, Vipassana sect (he received a royal certificate to Phra Khru Sanyabat, third class, in 2499, with the name Phra Khru Wisai Sophon).
The 2508 (1965) ecclesiastical promotion medals are made of various materials: gold, estimated to be no more than 20 medals; silver, only a few hundred; alpaca, 3,000 medals; nickel-plated alpaca, 10,000 medals; nickel-plated alpaca without a mouth line, 10,000 medals; and copper, no more than 2,000 medals.
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Coin design
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The medallion for promotion in ecclesiastical rank is a sema-shaped medallion. One side has the image of Luang Pu Thuat sitting in meditation with inscriptions around it. There are elephants on both sides. At the base are the words "Luang Pho Thuat, Wat Chang Hai" with a loop inside. On the other side is the image of Luang Pu Tim, half body, front view, with inscriptions around it and the Thai words "Phra Khru Wisai Sophon (Tim)". Ecclesiastical Promotion Ceremony 08
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Buddha
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The Medal of Promotion to the Sangha is believed to have the power to bring prosperity in one's career and promotion, which is widely known among government officials seeking advancement. It also has the power to bring luck, wealth, stability, and safety from danger.
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