Benjapakee Pressed Coins
In-Depth Analysis of "Luang Pu Suk Coin, Wat Pak Khlong Makham Tao, B.E. 2466"
An Outstanding Piece in the Benjapakee Pressed Coin Collection
A legendary-tier pressed coin that amulet collectors across the country aspire to own
Exceptionally high value, permanently listed in the Benjapakee Hall of Fame
When discussing legendary-tier pressed coins that are the dream of amulet collectors nationwide, it is certain that the name "Luang Pu Suk Coin, Wat Pak Khlong Makham Tao, B.E. 2466" must be permanently enshrined in the hall of fame. This batch of coins has been designated as one of the most popular Benjapakee sets, possessing exceptionally high value.
Design Characteristics
📌 Summary of Characteristics and Notable Features of Luang Pu Suk Coin B.E. 2466
Coin Section | Details and Design | Important Observation Points |
|---|---|---|
Front of Coin | Oval-shaped coin with two-layered raised borders. In the center is the image of Luang Pu Suk seated in full posture, leaning back, wearing a robe fastened above the pedestal | Features a bow-tail design indicating the year "B.E. 2466" with Thai script "Phra Kru Wimol Kunakorn, Wat Pak Khlong Makham Tao" above, along with Khmer characters at shoulder level |
Back of Coin | Coin border has two raised lines, separated by fish-egg-shaped raised studs in the middle. The center features a triangular yantra containing Khmer characters "Na Ma A U" and "Na Mo Put Tha Ya" | Contains Thai script transliterated from Khmer script blessing saying "Ayul Wanna Sukham Phalang" and divided into 2 main types: one with the letter "U" at the beginning-end and standard print |
Brief History
📜 Opening the Historical Records of "Luang Pu Suk Kesaro"
Luang Pu Suk was born in Tambon Makham Tao, Amphoe Wat Sing, Chainat Province in B.E. 2390. At age 10, he moved to stay with his uncle in Amphoe Bang Khen, Nonthaburi Province, and later settled with his family and one child. At age 25, he decided to renounce the world and was ordained at Wat Phi Thong Lang (Wat Sai Thong Lang) under the tutelage of Phra Kru Chey Chanthasiri, receiving the monastic name "Kesaro"
After Ordination
Extended Ascetic Practice
He undertook a long forest pilgrimage for 15–20 years, traveling to various provinces including Uthai Thani, Phichit, Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok, and KanchanaburiB.E. 2434
Returned to his birthplace and began constructing Wat Pak Khlong Makham Tao, which received royal ordination for its ordination hall on March 13, B.E. 2440
B.E. 2448
Rear Admiral Krommuang Chumphon Khet Udom Sak (a member of the Prince Chumphon household) became his disciple to study
December 23, 2466
Luang Pu Suk passed away from old age at the age of 76, with 51 Buddhist years
Common Collector Questions
💡 Was the B.E. 2466 Coin Blessed by Luang Pu Suk or Not?
Since Luang Pu Suk passed away in B.E. 2466, which matches the year on the coin, many have questioned whether this coin was blessed by him during his lifetime.
According to research and records by Dr. Samuan Phalwat Wijchai, a respected community leader of Amphoe Wat Sing, who consulted close disciples, they confirmed "Absolutely yes" — Luang Pu Suk graciously blessed the coins in the early to mid-year period before he began to fall ill and passed away in late year.
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Reference Sources:
The Valuable Amulet Book of Great Monks of Siam
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