Coins from late 7th century judged to be Japan's oldest

Archeologists say Jan. 19 ''fuhonsen'' copper coins unearthed in Nara Prefecture that were long believed to be amulets actually date from the late 7th century, surpassing in age the oldest known currency minted in Japan in the early 8th century. ==Kyodo

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