Ancient copper coins found at Yakushi-ji temple, western Japan

Photo taken in Nara, western Japan, on Aug. 17, 2015, shows four ancient copper coins found around the foundation of Yakushi-ji temple's East Pagoda, a national treasure, during its demolition for repair. The four coins are 2.4 cm in diameter and have Chinese characters inscribed on them. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ancient copper coins found at Yakushi-ji temple, western Japan

A cultural asset researcher in Nara, western Japan, points to a hole where four 8th-century copper coins were found on Aug. 17, 2015, near the foundation of Yakushi-ji temple's East Pagoda, a national treasure, during its demolition for repair. The coins were apparently buried for a groundbreaking ceremony. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo