Human Generated Data

Title

Antoninianus of Gordian III

Date

242-244

People

Coin Constituent: Gordian III, Roman r. 238 - 244 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Townsend-Vermeule Gift, 2002.129.68

Human Generated Data

Title

Antoninianus of Gordian III

People

Coin Constituent: Gordian III, Roman r. 238 - 244 CE

Date

242-244

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Townsend-Vermeule Gift, 2002.129.68

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Nickel 99.2
Coin 99.2
Money 99.2
Dime 87.1
Nature 84.5
Outdoors 84.5
Astronomy 84.5
Night 84.5
Outer Space 84.5
Space 84.5
Universe 84.5
Silver 72

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 99.2
wealth 97.1
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one 96.4
money 95.2
sculpture 95.1
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round out 91.1
currency 89.4
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still life 85.1
side view 85
treasure 84.7
old 84.5
gold 84.4
disjunct 84.2
isolated 83.4
retro 83.2

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

coin 50.6
money 46
currency 45.8
finance 38.1
cash 36.7
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bank 30.6
banking 27.6
financial 25
silver 24.8
gem 24.5
metal 23.4
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business 16.4
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object 15.4
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art 15.1
shiny 14.3
ingot 14.2
commerce 14
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symbol 13.5
retro 13.1
creative 12.4
earth 11.9
associated 11.8
design 11.8
association 11.8
definition 11.8
monetary 11.8
ball 11.7
advertise 11.7
decoration 11.6
advertisement 11.6
element 11.6
finances 11.6
advertising 11.5
conceptual 11.5
cloud 11.3
savings 11.2
bowl 11.2
globe 11.1
cover 11.1
icon 11.1
block 11
cent 10.8
copper 10.8
gold 10.7
decor 10.6
ancient 10.4
historical 10.4
closeup 10.1
decorative 10
backdrop 9.9
ellipse 9.9
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payment 9.6
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global 9.1
vintage 9.1
night 8.9
collect 8.9
liberty 8.8
graphic 8.8
pound 8.7
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antiquity 8.7
surveying instrument 8.5
dark 8.4
form 8.3
shine 8.3
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eagle 7.9
astronomy 7.8
analysis 7.8
instrument 7.6
united 7.6
rich 7.5
full 7.3
history 7.2
market 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Currency 84.8
Artifact 84.7
Money 84.3
Nickel 82.3
Font 78.6
Coin 77.3
Circle 75.4
Metal 71.4
Collectable 65.9
History 65.8
Ancient history 62.7
Antique 59.4
Natural material 59.2
Event 58.9
Bronze 58.8
Art 56.5
Fashion accessory 50.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

echinoderm 99.8
coin 99.4
invertebrate 98.6
currency 94
animal 93
money 92.4
cash 90.7
mint 88.3
money handling 86.7
silver 84.9
metal 84.3
nickel 83.6
bronze 72.3
saving 63.9
banknote 52.2
building material 41.7
dark 40.1
stone 7.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 47-53
Gender Female, 98.9%
Happy 50.8%
Calm 45.5%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6%
Sad 2.8%
Angry 0.7%
Disgusted 0.3%
Confused 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon

Clarifai

Coin
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Moon 84.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-10

a close up of a coin 89%
close up of a coin 87%
a close up view of a coin 75.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-06-12

a photograph of a silver coin with a woman's face and a man's face

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

two silver coins with the image of a man on one side

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image shows two sides of an ancient silver coin placed against a black background. On the left side, the coin features inscriptions along the edge, likely referencing the name and titles of the figure depicted. On the right side, the coin depicts a standing figure wearing armor or traditional garments, holding objects such as a spear or staff and an item in the other hand. Surrounding the figure are inscriptions, possibly part of the coin's historical context or denomination. The details suggest a Roman or similarly styled coin. A scale in centimeters appears on the right-hand side next to the coin for size reference.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image shows two views of an ancient Roman coin with a silver hue, surrounded by dark black, and with visible distinctions on the left and right sides of the image.

On the left side, the coin features inscriptions along the edge: "MPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG." These suggest the coin is associated with Emperor Gordian III, who ruled from AD 238 to 244. The coin's obverse likely presents his portrait, despite the central area being obscured.

On the right, the coin shows a standing male figure in Roman military garb holding a spear and shield, with a draped garment over his shoulder. Overlaying the figure are the slightly obscured inscriptions "VIRTVS AVG" encircling part of the coin, signifying the valor of the ruling emperor.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows two sides of an ancient Roman silver coin. On one side, there is a profile portrait of a person, likely a Roman emperor or ruler, facing to the left. The other side depicts a standing figure, possibly a deity or personification, holding an object in each hand. The coin appears to be well-preserved, with clear details visible on both sides.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This image shows both sides (obverse and reverse) of an ancient Roman silver coin, likely an antoninianus. The obverse (left) shows a profile portrait of a Roman emperor wearing a radiate crown. The reverse (right) shows a standing figure, likely representing a deity or personification, with some Latin text around the edges. The coin appears to be in relatively good condition, with clear details still visible despite its age. The silver has a typical patina that develops over centuries. There's a measurement scale visible on the right side of the image, indicating this is likely a museum or collector's photograph of the artifact.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image presents a coin with two sides, each featuring distinct designs and inscriptions. The coin is displayed against a black background, with a ruler on the right side indicating its size.

Coin Details:

  • Front Side:
    • Features a profile of a woman's head
    • Inscriptions surrounding the edge, although they are not legible
  • Back Side:
    • Depicts a figure holding a spear or sword
    • Additional inscriptions along the edge, but they are also illegible

Background and Ruler:

  • The coin is set against a solid black background
  • A ruler is positioned on the right side of the image, displaying centimeters (cm) and measuring the coin's size

Overall:

  • The image showcases an ancient coin with intricate designs and inscriptions on both sides
  • The coin's size is indicated by the ruler, providing context for its physical dimensions
  • The black background helps to highlight the coin's details, making it easier to examine and appreciate its features.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts two sides of an ancient Roman coin, with a ruler on the right side for scale. The coin is silver in color and features intricate designs on both sides.

On the left side of the image, the obverse (front) of the coin is displayed, showcasing a profile of a man's head facing right. The man has short hair and wears a laurel wreath around his head. The inscription "IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG" is visible around the edge of the coin, although some letters are worn or missing.

On the right side of the image, the reverse (back) of the coin is shown, featuring a standing figure holding a spear and shield. The figure appears to be wearing a tunic and leggings, and the inscription "PAX AVG" is visible at the bottom of the coin. Additional text is present around the edge of the coin, but it is not legible due to wear or damage.

A white ruler is positioned vertically along the right edge of the image, providing a scale for measuring the size of the coin. The ruler has markings indicating centimeters, with the top marking reading "cm." The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the coin.

Overall, the image presents a detailed view of an ancient Roman coin, showcasing its design and craftsmanship. The inclusion of the ruler provides context for the size of the coin, making it easier to appreciate its intricate details.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows two silver coins from ancient times. The coin on the left depicts a profile portrait of a man with a crown on his head. The coin on the right shows a figure standing with a shield and a spear in his hands. The coins have some inscriptions and designs on them. The image also includes a ruler with centimeters on the right side, indicating the size of the coins.

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

The image shows two ancient coins, probably from the Roman Empire, displayed on a black background. The coin on the left features a man's head in profile, wearing a crown, and the coin on the right shows a man in armor holding a spear and a shield. The coins have inscriptions in Latin, which are partially visible. The image also includes a ruler with centimeter markings on the right side for scale.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-13

The image shows two sides of an ancient Roman silver coin side by side on a black background. To the right of the coin is a scale in centimeters. The coin on the left shows a profile portrait of a man wearing a laurel wreath, and the inscription "CORONANTSI SPONSALIORVM". The coin on the right shows a figure of a man standing, possibly a soldier. The second side of the coin also has a text inscription. The coins appear worn and their edges are irregular.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-13

Here is a description of the image:

The image presents two ancient silver coins, likely Roman, set against a stark black background.

Coin Details:

  • Obverse (Left Coin): Shows the profile of a ruler, likely a Roman emperor. The head is adorned with a laurel wreath. The coin has an inscription around the edge, though it's difficult to read completely.
  • Reverse (Right Coin): Depicts a standing figure, possibly a Roman soldier or a depiction of the emperor in military garb. The figure holds a spear and a shield or other insignia. It also has an inscription around the edge, also difficult to discern.

General Characteristics:

  • Material: The coins appear to be made of silver, suggested by the color and texture.
  • Condition: Both coins show signs of wear and age, with some surface imperfections.
  • Arrangement: They are arranged side by side, allowing for a clear view of both faces of the coin.

Additional Details:

  • A ruler is present on the right side, indicating the scale of the image.
  • The black background helps to isolate and highlight the coins.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient Roman coin. Here are the details for each side:

Obverse (Left Side):

  • The coin features a profile bust of a male figure facing right.
  • The figure is wearing a helmet adorned with decorative elements.
  • The inscription around the edge reads "IMP C C C C PIVS FELIX AVG," which likely refers to a Roman emperor.

Reverse (Right Side):

  • The reverse side depicts a standing figure, possibly a deity or an allegorical figure, holding a spear and a shield.
  • The figure is standing on a base or platform.
  • The inscription around the edge is partially visible and reads "VIRTVS AVG," which translates to "Virtue of the Augustus."

The coin appears to be made of silver and has a worn appearance, indicating it has been in circulation. The scale on the right side of the image provides a reference for the size of the coin, which is approximately 2 centimeters in diameter.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin against a black background. The coin appears to be metallic and has a slightly worn, textured surface.

On the left side of the image, the coin is facing the viewer, showing a profile of a man with a radiant crown, a common symbol for deity representation in ancient coinage. Above the profile, there are Latin inscriptions that likely identify the figure or provide a title. The inscription appears to read "IMP AVG DOMITIANVS."

On the right side of the image, the coin is showing the reverse side, which features a standing figure, possibly a deity, holding what appears to be a staff or scepter. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose, with the left leg extended forward and the right arm raised. Surrounding the figure are additional Latin inscriptions, which likely signify the name of the deity or the issuing authority.

The coin is accompanied by a ruler on the right side of the image, which is marked in centimeters, providing a sense of scale for the size of the coin. The ruler helps to estimate the coin's diameter, which appears to be slightly more than 2 centimeters.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

This image shows an ancient coin, likely of Roman origin, with both sides presented. The coin is silver in color and appears to be well-preserved despite its age.

  1. Obverse (Front):

    • The left side of the image shows the obverse of the coin.
    • It features a profile portrait of a man, presumably a Roman emperor, facing right.
    • The man has a prominent nose and a beard, and is wearing a diadem or crown-like headpiece.
    • There is text along the edge of the coin, likely in Latin, which is partially visible and reads "IMP CAES DIOCLETIANVS AVG."
  2. Reverse (Back):

    • The right side of the image shows the reverse of the coin.
    • It depicts a standing figure, possibly a deity or emperor, holding a spear in one hand and what appears to be a globe or orb in the other.
    • The figure is wearing a short tunic and a cape draped over the shoulders.
    • There is also text along the edge, which includes "SALVS AVGG."
  3. Contextual Details:

    • A scale in centimeters is provided on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin.
    • The coin appears to be of significant historical value, likely dating back to the late 3rd or early 4th century CE, given the style and inscriptions.

Overall, this coin is a well-preserved artifact that provides insights into the historical and cultural context of the Roman Empire during a specific period.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm
cm