The Luang Pho Ngern B.E. 2516 (1973) cast statuette (รูปหล่อหลวงพ่อเงิน) is one of Thailand's best-known wealth amulets. This is the "number two back" mold (พิมพ์หลังเลขสอง) in brass, issued by Wat Hiranyaram, Phichit, with the Thai numeral "๒" cast at the back of the base. After more than fifty years the brass is mellow, the seated figure is full and well defined, and "หลวงพ่อเงิน" stands out clearly on the back; it sits solidly in the hand. Certified by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association with formal card R10200 and QR code. This statuette has a darker brass tone and is mounted in a two-tone gold and silver case set with stones (described by the supplier as an Italian gold case with stones), ready to wear. It is held by a partner supplier, so please submit a request and we confirm availability by email within 24 hours.
What is the Luang Pho Ngern B.E. 2516 "number two back" statuette (รูปหล่อหลวงพ่อเงิน พิมพ์หลังเลขสอง)?
Luang Pho Ngern (หลวงพ่อเงิน) was a revered monk of Phichit Province. His name means "silver" or "money" in Thai, and cast statuettes of him (รูปหล่อ / Roop Lor) are classics of Thai wealth amulets. He passed away in B.E. 2462, and the temple has since cast his image in a number of batches; the B.E. 2516 batch is one of the years collectors know well.
Pieces within a batch are sorted by mold. "พิมพ์หลังเลขสอง" means "number two back": the Thai numeral "๒" is cast at the back of the base, and it is clearly visible in this piece's photos.
Key facts
- Type: cast statuette (รูปหล่อ / Roop Lor) of the seated master
- Mold: number two back (พิมพ์หลังเลขสอง / Phim Lang Lek Song)
- Material: brass (เนื้อทองเหลือง / Nuea Thong Lueang)
- Temple: Wat Hiranyaram (วัดหิรัญญาราม, also called วัดวังตะโก), Phichit Province
- Master: Luang Pho Ngern (หลวงพ่อเงิน), B.E. 2351–2462 (1808–1919)
- Year: B.E. 2516 (1973)
- Certification: Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (บัตรรับรองพระแท้) with QR code; card R10200 (barcode GI08-0CC08, issued 26 August B.E. 2568 (2025))
- Case: a two-tone gold and silver case set with stones (described by the supplier as an Italian gold case with stones)
- Quantity: 1 statuette, held by a partner supplier
Who was Luang Pho Ngern?
Luang Pho Ngern (B.E. 2351–2462, 1808–1919) was a senior monk of the Bang Khlan area of Phichit, respected for his compassion and practice and for the temples he built and served. After his death, statuettes and amulets bearing his image became Thailand's best-known wealth and protection pieces, especially popular with business people. According to the supplier, the consecration of this batch was a large ceremony attended by monks from across Thailand, and the pieces were cast by the traditional method.
Blessings
- Wealth: earned income and windfall luck, business and earnings
- Career: progress at work and in business dealings
- Protection: safe travel and avoiding danger
- Goodwill: popularity and helpful people
Please note: an amulet supports your own efforts and intentions; it does not guarantee any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally encouraged.
Craftsmanship
Luang Pho Ngern sits on a pedestal with hands in the meditation mudra, robe across one shoulder and a round, smiling face. The back shows crisp robe folds with "หลวงพ่อเงิน" cast vertically, and the numeral "๒" at the back of the base marks the number two back mold. This statuette has a darker brass tone with a natural aged patina. It sits in a clear waterproof dome inside a two-tone gold and silver case set with stones, with a ring.
FAQ
Q: How do I know it is the B.E. 2516 number two back mold?
A: The Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate reads "รูปหล่อหลวงพ่อเงิน พิมพ์หลังเลขสอง เนื้อทองเหลือง พ.ศ. 2516": a Luang Pho Ngern cast statuette, number two back mold, brass, B.E. 2516, from "วัดหิรัญญาราม(วัดวังตะโก)", Phichit. The card has a QR code for verification.
Q: Luang Pho Ngern died in 1919. Why is there a 1973 statuette?
A: After his death the temple continued to cast his image in batches, each consecrated in ceremony and identified by year and mold. The B.E. 2516 batch is one of the earlier and more widely collected of these.
Q: Can I wear it every day?
A: Yes, it is in a waterproof dome and case. Do not scrub it with cleaners; the patina is part of its proof of age.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: People in business or seeking better finances, frequent travellers, and collectors of Luang Pho Ngern statuettes.
Q: Why do I request first and pay later?
A: This piece is held by a partner supplier rather than in our Bangkok stock. So that nobody pays for a piece that has already gone, we confirm with the supplier first and reply by email within 24 hours. If it is available, the email includes a payment link valid for 24 hours. Submitting a request costs nothing.
About this piece
- Includes: one Luang Pho Ngern B.E. 2516 number two back statuette in a two-tone gold and silver case set with stones, with Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate R10200
- Pieces: 1, certificate R10200; the photos on this page show this statuette and its certificate
- Price: ฿20,000
- The same supplier lot has one more statuette (all-gold-tone stone-set case, certificate R13002), listed separately because the case and tone differ
- How to buy: submit a request on this page; pay through the emailed link once availability is confirmed
Last updated: 2026-10-29 | Merit Messenger team (Bangkok-based)
