Rian Sema Roon 2500

Rian Sema Roon 3 (3rd batch medal), or more commonly referred to as Rian Sema B.E.2500 was consecrated by Luang Phor Ngern, Wat Donyaihom, Nakhon Pathom province by re-using the original front mould of Luang Phor Ngern’s 1st batch medal created in B.E.2493.

The front of the original first batch medal mould was initially re-used for the 2nd batch medals and has caused the mould to have slight defects from the usage. By re-using the mould for the 3rd batch medals, the mould has oxidised greatly and deterriorated to the point where the features has became less clear and also with many excess material forming on the surface. A total of 40,000 pieces were created in only 1 type of material, Nur Thong Daeng Rom Dum (fumigated copper). Due to the amount created causing further deterrioration and cracking of the mould, not many pieces are in good condition.

This batch of medals are differentiated in 2 “blocks”, although only one single mould was actually used:

1. The first “block” is known as “Block Ta Leuk” (deep eyes) where the eyes of Luang Phor Ngern is deep and the pupils can be seen. This “block” refers to the medals which were pumped initially and are still clear with slight defects and hence became the more popular “block” known commonly as “Block Niyom” (popular block).
2. The second “block” is known as “Block Ta Teun” (shallow eyes) where the eyes of Luang Phor Ngern is much shallower and the pupils are non-existent or almost non-existent. This “block” refers to the medals which are not as clear as the initial pieces up till the end of the 40,000 pieces produced. There are much more defects on the surface and even some “markings” on the medals have also disappeared. This “block” is usually referred to as “Block Tammada” (ordinary block).

Due to the fact that only one mould was actually used, sometimes it is very difficult for collectors to be certain whether a piece is actually “Block Niyom” or “Block Tammada” as the deterrioration was gradual. Some pieces fall in between these 2 categories as they were in the transition of deterriorating and disputes may arise due to the difference in demand and market pricing. Regardless, this batch of medals has proven to be extremely popular as there were many miracles experienced and recorded by collectors and devotees, sometimes as many experiences as Luang Phor Ngern’s 1st batch medals which can cost up to the millions of baht for a beautiful and original condition piece. Due to this, there are many imitations for this batch as with many Luang Phor Ngern’s early batches amulets.

This piece shown is Block Ta Teun (shallow eyes) or Block Tammada (ordinary block), however the condition is very good and is among the early pieces pumped after Block Ta Leuk (deep eyes). The features are clear and with majority of the original “Rom Dum” (black coating) intact. It is encased in high-quality silver casing.