Human Generated Data

Title

Follis of Herakleios, Constantinople

Date

625-626

People

Coin Constituent: Abd-al-Malik (Umayyads), 690 - 702

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation, 35.2005.270

Human Generated Data

Title

Follis of Herakleios, Constantinople

People

Coin Constituent: Abd-al-Malik (Umayyads), 690 - 702

Date

625-626

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation, 35.2005.270

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-25

Ornament 99.4
Jewelry 99.4
Accessories 99.4
Accessory 99.4
Gemstone 98.9
Agate 94.3
Mineral 66.7
Bronze 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 99
metalwork 98.1
sculpture 97.9
ancient 97.4
geology 96.7
art 95.5
symbol 94.4
prehistoric 93.9
one 93.5
paleontology 93.2
nature 93.1
copper 92
specimen 91.2
science 91.1
quartz 90.8
jewelry 90.3
disjunct 90.2
side view 90.2
rock 90.1
invertebrate 89.7

Imagga
created on 2022-06-25

mollusk 92.5
abalone 87.4
gastropod 75
invertebrate 67.9
animal 22.7
organism 20.8
object 16.1
food 15.8
close 14.8
gold 13.1
earthenware 12.2
black 12
ornament 10.3
golden 10.3
shiny 10.3
old 9.8
ball 9.6
brown 9.6
color 9.5
ceramic ware 9.4
earth 9.1
texture 9
meal 8.9
decoration 8.8
celebration 8.8
planet 8.5
historical 8.5
finance 8.4
fastener 8.4
retro 8.2
healthy 8.2
natural 8
design 7.9
round 7.8
space 7.8
culture 7.7
money 7.7
globe 7.4
sphere 7.4
fruit 7.2
holiday 7.2
colorful 7.2
bank 7.2
art 7.2
bright 7.1
nut 7.1
jewelry 7.1
sea 7
textured 7

Google
created on 2022-06-25

Microsoft
created on 2025-06-14

mineral 85

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 81.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-25

paintings art 65.6%
food drinks 34.1%

Microsoft
created on 2025-06-14

others_ 0.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by 2021-05-01 on 2025-06-14

a close-up of some rocks 44.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-06-13

a photograph of a pair of two old coins with a black background

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-04

two coins with a man and woman on them

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely made from bronze or copper. The coin has a worn, weathered surface, with irregular edges. On one side, faint embossed figures or symbols appear surrounded by a circular border, although they are heavily eroded and difficult to discern clearly. The other side also features engravings and marks, but worn details make precise identification challenging. Greenish corrosion, common with aged metal objects, is visible on parts of the coin, giving it a patinated appearance. A scale bar is displayed on the right, indicating the size of the coin in centimeters.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two views of an ancient coin, heavily corroded and worn, likely made of bronze or copper. The coin has a round shape but appears irregular around the edges due to wear or corrosion. The surface shows signs of green patina, typical of aged copper-based metals. The designs on the coin are difficult to discern clearly because of the corrosion, but on the left side, it appears to depict figures possibly standing or in some arrangement. On the right side, there might be more figures or possibly inscriptions, but they are not clear. The image has a black background, with the coin presented under direct lighting, highlighting its texture. There is a scale on the right side of the image indicating the coin's approximate size, suggesting it might be small, possibly a few centimeters in diameter.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows two ancient copper coins or tokens. They appear to be heavily corroded and weathered, with a reddish-brown patina and some green oxidation visible. The coins have an irregular, uneven shape, suggesting they were handmade or cast rather than minted. There are some faint designs or markings visible on the surfaces, but they are difficult to make out due to the extensive wear and corrosion. The scale bar indicates the size of the objects, which appear to be relatively small, perhaps a few centimeters in diameter.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This image shows both sides of what appears to be an ancient copper or bronze coin in poor condition. The coin has a dark brown patina with areas of green corrosion typical of aged copper alloys. The surfaces are quite worn and corroded, making the original designs difficult to discern clearly. The coin has an irregular, somewhat scalloped edge and appears to be relatively thick. There are faint traces of what might be figures or text on both sides, but the details are heavily degraded. A measurement scale is visible on the right side of the image. The coin is photographed against a black background, which helps highlight its weathered texture and surface details.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient coin, showcasing its intricate design and details. The coin is positioned centrally in the frame, with its front and back sides visible.

Coin Details:

  • Front Side:
    • Features a circular shape with a rough, uneven edge.
    • Displays a raised design, possibly depicting a figure or symbol.
    • Exhibits signs of wear and aging, including green patina and scratches.
  • Back Side:
    • Also circular in shape, with a similar rough edge.
    • Appears to have a raised design, although it is less clear than the front side.
    • Shows similar signs of wear and aging as the front side.

Background:

  • The background of the image is solid black, providing a clean and neutral contrast to the coin.
  • A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, with markings indicating centimeters (cm). This suggests that the image may be part of a larger collection or documentation of coins, with the ruler serving as a reference for size and scale.

Overall:

  • The image provides a detailed view of the ancient coin, highlighting its unique design and features.
  • The use of a black background and ruler adds context and helps to emphasize the coin's size and scale.
  • The image appears to be a high-quality photograph, suggesting that it may be part of a professional or academic collection.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, likely from the Roman Empire, showcasing intricate designs and inscriptions. The coins are positioned side by side, with the left coin featuring an image of a person standing on the right side, while the right coin displays a similar figure but with additional details such as a crown or laurel wreath on their head.

The coins exhibit a reddish-brown color with green patina, indicating their age and exposure to environmental factors. A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, measuring 10 centimeters in length, which helps to estimate the size of the coins. The background of the image is solid black, allowing the coins to be the focal point.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of these ancient coins, highlighting their historical significance and artistic craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two ancient coins, likely made of bronze, placed on a black background. The coins have a circular shape with a slightly irregular edge. The surface of the coins is rough and worn, indicating their age and use over time. On the coins, there are visible designs and inscriptions. One coin depicts a figure holding a staff and a book, possibly representing a religious or symbolic figure. The other coin has an intricate design with various symbols and text. The coins appear to have a greenish patina, which is common in ancient bronze coins due to corrosion over time. The coins are positioned close to a ruler on the right side of the image, which has markings indicating their size in centimeters.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two coins, which are displayed on a black background. The coins appear to be old, with a dark brown color and some green spots. Each coin has a diameter of 2 cm, as indicated by the ruler on the right side of the image. The coins have a circular shape, with a slightly irregular edge. The coins are placed side by side, with a small gap between them.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-14

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin against a black background. A ruler is visible in the lower right corner for scale. The coin is worn and corroded, with a patina of brown and green. Both sides feature embossed designs, likely depicting figures or symbols, but the details are obscured by wear and corrosion.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image presents two ancient coins, possibly Roman. They are displayed against a stark black background.

  • Appearance: The coins have a weathered, aged appearance, with a rusty brown color and visible signs of corrosion. Greenish patches are scattered across the surface, indicating the presence of copper compounds (likely from oxidation). Both coins are somewhat irregular in shape due to the wear and possible damage over time.
  • Details: One coin seems to depict figures of people on it. The other coin is less distinct, but it likely carries an image of other figures as well.
  • Overall Impression: The image evokes a sense of history and antiquity, highlighting the fragility and the passage of time as evidenced by the coins' eroded state.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin that appears to be heavily worn and corroded. Both sides of the coin display intricate designs and inscriptions, though they are difficult to discern due to the coin's condition.

  • Left Side (Obverse):

    • The coin appears to have a central figure, which could be a standing human figure or deity.
    • There are faint traces of what seem to be letters or symbols around the central figure, likely part of an inscription.
    • The edges of the coin are irregular, suggesting significant wear or damage over time.
  • Right Side (Reverse):

    • This side also features a detailed design, possibly another figure or symbol.
    • Similar to the obverse, there are faint inscriptions or markings around the central design.
    • The surface shows signs of corrosion and wear, making the details hard to interpret.

The coin's patina suggests it is made of a metal like bronze or copper, which has oxidized over time. The presence of a scale on the right side of the image indicates the coin's size, though the exact measurement is not clear from the image alone. This coin likely has historical or archaeological significance due to its age and design.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This image shows two ancient coins placed side by side, each with a distinct obverse (front) and reverse (back) side. The coins appear to be made of a metal with a reddish-brown patina, suggesting they are corroded or oxidized over time, which is common for antique metal objects. The surface texture is rough and uneven, with visible signs of wear and possibly some remnants of relief sculptures that are difficult to discern due to the corrosion.

The coins are circular in shape, and the obverse side on the left shows a blurred image of what appears to be a figure or figure-like form, while the reverse side on the right displays a more detailed design, possibly featuring a head or profile of a person. The design on the reverse side is clearer and more defined than the one on the obverse, indicating that this side may have been more important or frequently visible.

A scale is present on the right side of the image, which is labeled with centimeters, allowing for the estimation of the coin's size. The background is completely black, which helps to focus attention on the coins themselves. The overall condition of the coins suggests they are historical artifacts, potentially of significant archaeological or numismatic value.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely made of copper or bronze, given its reddish-brown color and signs of oxidation and patina, including some greenish areas. The coin is irregular in shape and not perfectly round, suggesting it may be quite old and has undergone significant wear and tear over time.

  • Left Side: The obverse (front) appears to depict a figure, possibly a deity or a ruler, standing and holding an object, perhaps a staff or scepter. The figure is flanked by other smaller details that might represent symbols or additional figures, but they are somewhat indistinct due to the wear.

  • Right Side: The reverse (back) also seems to have an engraved figure, possibly in a seated or standing position, with additional details around it that are not entirely clear. There may be some inscriptions or symbols, but they are not legible in this image.

A scale bar on the right side of the image indicates the coin's size in centimeters, suggesting it is relatively small, typical for ancient coins.

The overall condition of the coin indicates it has been buried or exposed to the elements for a long time, leading to its current state of preservation.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm