Sema Medal of Luang Por Pan, Wat Napradu

“Raising the Viharn Spire” Commemorative Edition, B.E. 2558 (2015)

A distinguished cultural artifact from Southern Thailand, this Sema-shaped commemorative medal was created to mark the auspicious Viharn Spire Raising Ceremony at Wat Napradu in Pattani Province in 2015. Today, it is regarded as one of the notable contemporary temple issues appreciated by collectors who value regional Buddhist heritage and traditional Thai sacred art.

The obverse presents a serene seated portrait of Luang Por Pan, depicted in a prayer posture upon a lotus pedestal. The design follows the classic artistic style long associated with Wat Napradu, reflecting the temple’s enduring craftsmanship and devotional traditions.

The reverse features the Metta Maha Niyom Yantra arranged in three lines, accompanied by inscriptions identifying the temple and year of creation. The composition embodies the integration of sacred symbolism, local religious identity, and traditional Thai amulet artistry.

Issued specifically for the temple’s significant merit-making ceremony of Raising the Viharn Spire, this edition occupies a special place within the collecting circles of Pattani and neighboring southern provinces. Beyond its religious significance, it serves as a tangible record of community participation in temple preservation and cultural continuity.

Struck in dark-patinated copper, the medal remains in excellent original condition with attractive mint surfaces and well-defined details. Preserved together with its original temple box, it represents both a collectible historical keepsake and a meaningful example of modern Thai Buddhist numismatic art.

Cultural Significance

• Represents a major temple construction and restoration milestone
• Reflects the artistic traditions of Southern Thai Buddhist medal craftsmanship
• Documents a significant religious ceremony in the history of Wat Napradu
• Appreciated by collectors of Thai sacred art, temple memorabilia, and regional heritage objects
• Preserved as a cultural record connecting faith, community, and craftsmanship

Specifications

Type: Traditional Sema-Shaped Commemorative Medal
Temple: Wat Napradu
Location: Khok Pho District, Pattani Province, Thailand
Edition: Raising the Viharn Spire Ceremony
Year Issued: B.E. 2558 (2015)
Material: Dark-Patinated Copper
Obverse: Portrait of Luang Por Pan in Prayer Posture
Reverse: Metta Maha Niyom Yantra with Temple Inscription and Date
Ceremony: Viharn Spire Raising Ceremony
Condition: Original Temple Issue with Original Presentation Box

A Collectible Piece of Southern Thai Buddhist Heritage

More than a commemorative medal, this piece stands as a reflection of local devotion, traditional craftsmanship, and the living cultural heritage of Pattani Province—preserving a meaningful chapter in the continuing history of Wat Napradu for future generations.

• Availability: 49 In Stock
• Model: 46