Description:
Obverse
Usuki Stone Buddha.
Usuki Stone Buddhas are a series of stone sculptures of Buddhas, estimated to be made from late 11th to 12th centuries. In 1995, 59 Stone Buddhas were designated as National Treasures of Japan.
Reverse
Lettering:
JAPAN 47 PREFECTURES COIN PROGRAM
500 YEN 平成 24 年
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