CATALOGUE RIANRIAN / MEDAL IMAGESThese are some examples of Rian/medal images. Rian images have existed since the past century and they might had been created after Thailand started the usage of the flat coin curreny. From the Sukhothai period to early Bangkok period, Thailand was using bullet-shaped coins known as Pod Duang. In the 17th century, a Thai minister visited Singapore and reported to King Rama III on the usage of flat copper coins upon his return. The flat coin curreny was subsequently implemented in Thailand and in the 18th century, AD1908, the usage of bullet coins/Pod Duang officially faced off. Medal image amulets might had been created following the technology of the flat coin curreny, one of the first Rian/medal image amulets, were created in AD1897. There are many types and many names given to these images, the following are just a few examples of the popular types among collectors.
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| Phra Luang Phor Sorthorn, Wat Sorthorn Waralam, Chachengsao, BE2460 | Phra Putta Jinaraj, Luang Ak Lao, Phisanulok, BE2460 | Phra Luang Phor Mongkol Borpitch, Ayuthaya | Phra Keow, Wat Phra Keow, Bangkok, BE2475 |
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| Phra Luang Pu Yiam, Wat Nang, Bangkok, BE2469 | Phra Luang Phor Klun, Wat Phra Yadhi, Ayuthaya | Phra Luang Phor Kong, Wat Bangkaphom, Samutsongkram, BE2484 | Phra Luang Pu Sook, Wat Makhamthao, Chainatch, BE2466 |
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| Phra Luang Phor Phum, Wat Bangklo, Bangkok | Phra Luang Phor Opasri, Bangkok | Phra Luang Phor Ding, Wat Bangwua, Chachengsao, BE2481 | Phra Luang Phor Phung, Wat Rangbua, Bangkok, BE2482 |
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| Phra Luang Phor Kong, Wat Sum Pangam, Chachengsao, BE2483 | Phra Luang Phor Doem, Wat Nongpho, Nakhonsawan, BE2482 | Phra Kruba Srivichai, Chiengmai, BE2482 | Phra Luang Pu Thuad, Wat Changhai, Pattani, BE2500 |
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| Phra Chao Khun Nor, Wat Thep Surin, Bangkok, BE2510 | Phra Luang Pu Tim, Wat Lai Hanrai, Rayong | Phra Luang Pu Toh, Wat Pradoochimphi, Bangkok, BE2510 | Phra Luang Phor Kasem, Lampang, BE2515 |
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