Rian Rup Khai Phra Maha Surasak Atisakkho, Nuea Thong Daeng, B.E. 2553 (2010), Wat Pradu Phra Aram Luang, Samut Songkhram

Highlights

• The first oval portrait coin of Phra Maha Surasak Atisakkho, abbot of Wat Pradu in Amphawa and head of the Samut Songkhram Sangha.
• Issued in B.E. 2553 under his title Phra Khru Phisan Chariyaphirom, which runs along the lower edge with his raised signature above it.
• Back carries the Crown of the Buddha Yant, the signature Yant of the master, with the temple name and year below.
• Protection, safe travels, Metta and prosperity; copper, SMK card issued 6 October B.E. 2569.

The full history of this piece – the master's life, materials, blessing ceremonies and mintage – is written in Chinese. Read it in Chinese →