The Wat Don first-batch Brahma "Chakkraphet" (diamond wheel) coin (เหรียญท่านท้าวมหาพรหมธาดา เหรียญจักรเพชร รุ่นแรก), issued in B.E. 2508 (1965) at Wat Don (วัดดอน), Bangkok, in alpaca (เนื้ออัลปาก้า, a nickel-silver alloy): one of the best-known Brahma (Phra Phrom) amulets in Thailand. On the front the four-faced Brahma sits enthroned holding his emblems, the silver-white detail sharp; the back is inscribed "เหรียญจักรเพชร" around a central wheel and yantra, with three guardian beasts. In excellent condition and set in a heavy engraved case that the supplier describes as solid gold, ready to wear. Certified by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, formal card barcode GJ10-1AD6A. One piece only; it is held by a partner supplier, so please submit a request and we confirm availability by email within 24 hours.
What is the Wat Don first-batch Brahma Chakkraphet coin (เหรียญจักรเพชร วัดดอน รุ่นแรก)?
The four-faced Brahma (Phra Phrom / ท่านท้าวมหาพรหม) is one of the most popular deities in Thailand; Bangkok's Brahma shrines are busy with worshippers all year round. The first-batch Brahma coin issued in B.E. 2508 by Wat Don (formally วัดบรมสถลศรีสุทธิโสภณรังสรรค์) takes its name from the words "เหรียญจักรเพชร", diamond-wheel coin, on the back, and is a cornerstone of any Brahma amulet collection.
Chinese-speaking dealers often call this the "A-bai-jia mold". In fact "A-bai-jia" is a transliteration of the Thai "อัลปาก้า" (alpaca), the metal, not a mold name; the certificate records the material as "เนื้ออัลปาก้า".
Key facts
- Type: Brahma coin (เหรียญท่านท้าวมหาพรหมธาดา / Phra Phrom), Chakkraphet diamond-wheel coin (เหรียญจักรเพชร)
- Batch: first batch (รุ่นแรก / Run Raek)
- Material: alpaca (เนื้ออัลปาก้า), a nickel-silver alloy
- Temple: Wat Don (วัดบรมสถลศรีสุทธิโสภณรังสรรค์ (วัดดอน)), Bangkok
- Consecration: led by Ajarn Lam according to the supplier; no individual is named on the certificate
- Year: B.E. 2508 (1965)
- Certification: Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (บัตรรับรองพระแท้), barcode GJ10-1AD6A, issued 20 October B.E. 2569 (2026)
- Case: described by the supplier as solid gold
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
The story of this batch
According to the supplier, the Wat Don first-batch Brahma was consecrated by Ajarn Lam, who blessed it for about a year before taking it to be blessed at sites around Thailand, ending with a joint ceremony of monks, hermits and masters from Thailand, India, Sri Lanka and China. The supplier also says the dies were supplied by the Royal Thai Mint, and that about 2,000 alpaca coins and about 500 of another variant were made. These points come from the supplier; the certificate records only the temple and material.
Blessings
- Wishes: Brahma is the deity Thais turn to when making and fulfilling vows
- Goodwill: relationships and helpful people
- Wealth: earned income and career
- Fortune: smoother luck overall
Note: an amulet is a support for your practice and outlook, not a guarantee of any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally recommended.
Craftsmanship and appearance
A round coin cast in alpaca, silver-white with light natural toning. On the front Brahma sits cross-legged on a tiered throne, his many arms holding emblems, wearing a pointed crown before a flame-shaped halo, with Thai inscriptions on both sides and his name below the throne, all inside a beaded border. On the back, "เหรียญจักรเพชร" runs across the top above a radiant wheel and yantra, with a lion-like guardian beast at each side and a tiger below, ringed by Thai script. The case is a round gold-coloured case, fully engraved on the sides, with a hanging loop and clear front and back panels.
FAQ
Q: How do I know it is the Wat Don first batch?
A: The Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate states "เหรียญท่านท้าวมหาพรหมธาดา (เหรียญจักรเพชร) รุ่นแรก เนื้ออัลปาก้า พ.ศ. 2508" from "วัดบรมสถลศรีสุทธิโสภณรังสรรค์ (วัดดอน)", Bangkok, barcode GJ10-1AD6A.
Q: What does "A-bai-jia mold" mean?
A: It is a Chinese transliteration of the Thai "อัลปาก้า" (alpaca), the metal the coin is made of, not the name of a mold.
Q: Is the case solid gold?
A: The supplier describes it as solid gold. The certificate covers the amulet itself and does not assess the case.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: Anyone with a wish they are working toward, those hoping for good relationships and a smooth career, and collectors of vintage Brahma coins.
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: the coin in its case (described by the supplier as solid gold) and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (barcode GJ10-1AD6A)
- Price: ฿150,000
- Stock: one piece only
- How to buy: submit a request on this page; pay through the emailed link once availability is confirmed
Last updated: 2026-10-30 | Merit Messenger team (Bangkok-based)
