Rian Lor Mac Luang Phor Pern (Lp Pern) Lang Phra Pidta Pim Lek Nur Thong Daeng BE2533 Wat Bang Phra

What is the Rian Lor Mac Luang Phor Pern (Lp Pern) Lang Phra Pidta Pim Lek Nur Thong Daeng BE2533 Wat Bang Phra by Luang Phor Pern Wat Bang Phra?

The Rian Lor Mac Luang Phor Pern (Lp Pern) Lang Phra Pidta Pim Lek Nur Thong Daeng BE2533 Wat Bang Phra by Luang Phor Pern Wat Bang Phra is a small cast-copper medallion issued in BE 2533 (1990 CE) at Wat Bang Phra, Nakhon Pathom. Cast in nuea Thong Daeng (copper alloy), it carries a portrait of Luang Phor Pern on the front and Phra Pidta on the reverse, consecrated personally by Luang Phor Pern Tithakunoh.

Luang Phor Pern Tithakunoh and why his BE 2533 pieces carry weight

Luang Phor Pern Wat Bang Phra (1923–2002) served as abbot of Wat Bang Phra for decades. He trained under Luang Phor Huem and Ajahn Kong, inheriting a deep lineage of esoteric Buddhist wicha. His name became synonymous with Sak Yant (sacred tattoo) practice and powerful protective blessings.

Police, soldiers, and those in high-risk work have long sought his amulets. By BE 2533 he was at the height of his reputation, and pieces from this period attract serious collector attention precisely because his direct involvement in the phutthaphisek (Buddhist empowerment/consecration ceremony) is well documented.

What this medallion is and how it was made

The pim (mould/form) here is the Pim Lek — the small-sized variant of this Rian Lor Mac design. Nuea Thong Daeng gives the piece its characteristic reddish-brown tone. With age and storage, the copper develops a natural patina that experienced collectors use as one of the baseline reference points when checking originality.

The front carries a half-bust portrait of Luang Phor Pern in full monastic robe, with his name and temple inscription running around the border in a traditional bead-rim design. Flip it over and you have Phra Pidta — seated in meditation, both hands raised to cover the face — a classic Thai Buddhist image associated with closing off worldly disturbance and turning inward. Yant (sacred inscription) scripts or temple insignia appear in the background of the reverse. The dual-sided layout makes this one of the more versatile pieces in the LP Pern catalogue.

The batch was issued during a formal temple ceremony at Wat Bang Phra to mark a major event and support temple renovations. Distribution was limited to disciples and merit-makers present at the time. For more context on how Thai cast medallions fit within the broader Thai Buddhist amulet tradition, the Wikipedia entry is a reasonable starting point.

The phutthaphisek ran over multiple days. It included continuous chanting of protective suttas, invocations of Metta (loving-kindness) and Kongkraphan (invincibility/imperviousness), meditation practice, and a spiritual transfer conducted by Luang Phor Pern himself. Senior monks from Nakhon Pathom and surrounding provinces also participated, following the standard Wat Bang Phra format for major consecrations.

What collectors look for and how this piece is certified

Well-preserved examples with sharp cast detail command the most attention. Common points checked during authentication are listed below.

• Clarity of the Phra Pidta relief on the reverse — soft or worn strikes lower the grade
• Consistency of the Thong Daeng surface: genuine patina built over decades, not artificially applied
• Legibility of the border inscription on the front, including temple and monk name
• Overall weight and casting thickness consistent with the Pim Lek specification

Many pieces of this type are housed in custom silver or gold casing for daily wear, which also helps preserve surface detail. No additional certificate details are noted for this listing — buyers should confirm certification status directly with TAC before purchase.