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Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Phokas

Date

603-607 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Phokas, Byzantine r. 602 - 610 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.756

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Phokas

People

Coin Constituent: Phokas, Byzantine r. 602 - 610 CE

Date

603-607 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.756

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Coin 95.9
Money 95.9
Nature 95.1
Outdoors 95.1
Astronomy 95.1
Night 95.1
Outer Space 95.1
Universe 95.1
Space 95.1
Gold 73.6
Nickel 59.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

no person 99.1
one 99.1
money 98.7
metalwork 98.7
wealth 97.8
sculpture 97.2
isolate 97.1
currency 96.4
ancient 92.4
gold 91.8
people 90.9
symbol 90.6
change 90.2
cash 89
treasure 88
finance 86.9
five 85.8
bank 85.7
cutout 85
round out 84.9

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

money 58
currency 57.6
coin 57.3
ingot 52.7
finance 44
coins 43.5
cash 43.1
block 41.7
banking 38.7
bank 36.8
financial 27.7
pay 25.9
close 25.2
metal 25
amulet 24.9
object 22.8
one 21.7
old 21.7
collection 20.8
silver 20.4
wealth 19.8
charm 19.7
economy 19.5
exchange 19.1
numismatics 18.8
business 18.3
round 18.2
historical 17.9
relief 17.8
dollar 16.7
circle 16.4
commerce 15.9
collect 15.8
retro 15.6
vintage 14.1
change 13.5
circular 12.7
shiny 12.7
pound 12.6
finances 12.6
gold 12.4
ancient 12.1
earth 11.9
associated 11.9
association 11.8
cent 11.8
definition 11.8
copper 11.8
monetary 11.8
advertise 11.7
advertisement 11.6
advertising 11.5
conceptual 11.5
closeup 11.5
antique 11.3
cloud 11.2
bowl 11.2
moon 11.2
cover 11.1
art 11.1
ellipse 10.9
element 10.8
decor 10.6
creative 10.6
ball 10.6
payment 10.6
buy 10.4
savings 10.3
form 10.2
globe 10.2
decorative 10
backdrop 9.9
ruble 9.9
market 9.8
states 9.7
us 9.7
black 9.6
shield 9.6
icon 9.5
symbol 9.4
decoration 8.8
united 8.6
capital 8.6
design 8.5
two 8.5
full 8.2
global 8.2
coinage 7.9
penny 7.9
eagle 7.9
rich 7.5
shine 7.4
history 7.2

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Coin 87.6
Artifact 85.6
Currency 85.3
Money 83.6
Amber 82.5
Circle 76.6
Font 74.6
Nickel 73.9
Metal 71.5
History 66.9
Collectable 65.9
Bronze 64.5
Wood 64.4
Ancient history 64.1
Antique 63.3
Brass 54.7
Gold 54.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 100
gold 92.2
bronze 90.2
currency 82.9
metal 82.5
money 80.5
brass 76.7
cash 71.8
money handling 68.7
mint 62.4
nickel 58.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Moon 95.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-10

a close up of a coin 87.9%
close up of a coin 85.5%
a coin on a surface 76.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a gold coin with a picture of a man on it

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

two gold coins with the image of a man and a woman

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows two sides of a gold coin with historical significance. The coin features intricate designs, which are characteristic of coins from ancient or medieval times.

  • Left side (obverse): Depicts a bearded figure wearing an ornate crown or helmet-like headpiece. The figure, possibly a ruler or emperor, is surrounded by inscriptions written in a stylized script. The script is difficult to discern but appears to be of a Byzantine or Early Medieval style.

  • Right side (reverse): Displays a standing figure, potentially a religious or regal icon, enclosed in an architectural design, such as arches, or flanked by vertical objects possibly resembling scepters or crosses. The figure has a halo, suggesting a saint or divine person, and additional inscriptions encircle the image. These details are consistent with religious and symbolic themes on coins from Byzantine or Christian-influenced cultures.

The coin's material and intricate designs point to its historical and artistic value. The scale on the right side of the image indicates the coin's size in centimeters.

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

The image shows a close-up of two sides of a gold coin against a black background. The coin appears to be an ancient or medieval coin, possibly Byzantine. On the left side, the obverse of the coin, there is an image of a bearded man wearing a crown or a diadem. He is holding a globus cruciger (a spherical object topped with a cross), and there is some Greek or Latin inscription around the image.

On the right side, the reverse of the coin, there is an image of a full-length figure, possibly Christ or a saint, with a halo. The figure is holding an object in each hand, possibly a staff or scepter, and a second object which could be a cross. There is also an inscription around this image.

The scale on the right side of the image indicates the size of the coin in centimeters, suggesting that the coin is relatively small. The lighting used highlights the details and texture of the coin's surface.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows two sides of an ancient gold coin. On one side, there is a portrait of a person wearing what appears to be a crown or headdress. The text around the portrait is in an ancient script, likely Greek or Latin. On the other side, there is an image of a figure standing, also wearing what looks like a crown or headdress. The text around this figure is also in an ancient script.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows two ancient gold coins against a black background. The coins depict a male figure, likely an emperor or ruler, wearing a crown or headpiece. The figure is facing right and has a prominent nose and chin. Text is visible around the perimeter of the coins, possibly indicating the ruler's name or title. The coins have an aged, textured appearance suggesting they are quite old, likely from the Byzantine era based on the style. A scale in centimeters is shown at the bottom, providing a sense of the coins' size which appears to be around 3-4 cm in diameter each.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This image shows both sides (obverse and reverse) of an ancient gold coin, likely a Byzantine solidus. The obverse (left side) features a portrait of what appears to be a Byzantine emperor wearing a crown or diadem and having a beard. The reverse (right side) shows a standing figure, likely a religious or imperial representation, with some text or inscriptions around the edges. The coin appears to be well-preserved, with clear details visible in the golden metal. The scale marker on the right indicates this is a relatively small coin, which is typical for Byzantine gold coinage. These types of coins were the main currency of the Byzantine Empire and were known for their high gold content and consistent weight standards.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image presents a pair of gold coins, each with its own distinct design and features.

  • The coin on the left is circular in shape and features a bearded man's face in the center. The man wears a crown or helmet adorned with a cross on top, and his beard is long and bushy. He is dressed in a tunic with horizontal stripes, and his facial expression appears serious or stern. The coin's surface is slightly worn, indicating its age and use.
  • The coin on the right is also circular but has a different design. It depicts a woman standing in the center, holding a scepter in her right hand and a shield in her left. She wears a long robe or cloak that falls to her feet, and her hair is styled in an updo. The coin's surface is more worn than the one on the left, suggesting it may be older or more heavily used.
  • The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the coins and their details. A ruler or measuring scale is visible on the right side of the image, indicating that the coins are being measured or compared in some way.

Overall, the image provides a clear view of the two gold coins, showcasing their unique designs and features. The use of a black background and a ruler or measuring scale adds context and helps to emphasize the coins' details.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image presents a pair of gold coins, each featuring an embossed design. The coin on the left showcases a bearded man wearing a crown, while the coin on the right depicts a woman holding a cross. Both coins display illegible text surrounding their central figures.

In the bottom-right corner of the image, a scale is provided, with markings indicating measurements in centimeters. This suggests that the image is intended to convey the size of the coins, allowing viewers to understand their scale relative to everyday objects.

The background of the image is solid black, which helps to draw attention to the coins and their intricate details. Overall, the image appears to be a photograph of ancient or historical coins, possibly taken for educational or archival purposes.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts two ancient gold coins placed side by side on a black background. The coins are circular and exhibit intricate designs typical of historical currency. On the left coin, the obverse side features a detailed portrait of a male figure, possibly an emperor or a significant ruler, wearing a crown and holding a scepter. The reverse side of this coin shows a figure of a man standing, holding a staff and a shield, with some Greek inscriptions around the edge. The right coin shows a similar design on its obverse, with a figure of a standing man holding a staff and shield, accompanied by Greek inscriptions. The reverse side of this coin features a more elaborate scene with a central figure, possibly a deity, surrounded by decorative elements and Greek inscriptions. Both coins have a shiny, golden hue, indicating their age and historical value. The coins are placed against a black background with a ruler on the right side for scale, showing measurements in centimeters.

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

The image shows two gold coins, likely from the Byzantine Empire, placed on a black background. The coins are circular and have a golden color. The coins have engravings on them, with the left coin featuring a bearded man wearing a crown, and the right coin featuring a person standing with a cross. The coins are displayed with a ruler, which is a measuring instrument, on the right side of the image.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

The image shows two ancient gold coins, likely Byzantine solidi, displayed against a stark black background. The coins are circular and have a slightly irregular shape, suggesting they were hand-struck.

  • Coin 1 (Obverse): Features a portrait of a bearded emperor wearing a crown. The emperor's face is depicted in profile and seems to be looking toward the viewer's right. The portrait is surrounded by an inscription in Greek, likely the emperor's name and titles.
  • Coin 2 (Reverse): Shows a figure (possibly an angel or saint) standing, holding a cross in their right hand and a globe in the left. There is a similar inscription to the first coin surrounding the figure.

The gold coins look slightly worn, with some areas exhibiting minor surface irregularities, but the details of the designs are still clearly visible. A ruler with centimeter increments is placed in the right side of the frame to give a sense of scale.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of a gold coin against a black background. To the right, a black ruler stands with white centimeter markings to measure the coin. The coin appears to be very old with worn details.

One side of the coin shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a bearded man wearing a crown and a robe. There is writing around the portrait. The opposite side shows what appears to be an angel-like figure holding a scepter or staff in one hand and another object in the other. There is also writing surrounding this image. The coin's features are somewhat indistinct due to wear and age.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a gold coin, shown from both the obverse (front) and reverse (back) sides.

Obverse (Left Side):

  • The obverse features a bust of a bearded man wearing a crown. The man is likely an emperor or a ruler.
  • The inscription around the edge of the coin appears to be in Greek or Latin, which is common for ancient coins.
  • The letters "DN" are visible, which often stand for "Dominus Noster," meaning "Our Lord" in Latin.

Reverse (Right Side):

  • The reverse shows a standing figure, possibly a religious or imperial figure, holding a cross or a staff.
  • The figure is flanked by two smaller figures, likely representing attendants or saints.
  • The inscription "CONOB" is visible, which is a mint mark indicating that the coin was minted in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).

General Observations:

  • The coin appears to be from the Byzantine Empire, given the style and the use of Greek or Latin inscriptions.
  • The design and iconography suggest it could be from the period of the later Roman or early Byzantine Empire.
  • The coin is made of gold, indicating it was likely of high value and possibly used for significant transactions or as a symbol of wealth and power.

This type of coin is valuable not only for its material worth but also for its historical and cultural significance, providing insights into the rulers, religion, and economy of the period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

The image shows two sides of a gold coin, placed against a black background. The coin appears to be of historical value, possibly from the Byzantine Empire, given the style of the imagery and script.

The left side of the coin features a profile of a bearded man, likely a representation of a historical figure, possibly a king or emperor. The figure has long hair and the inscription around the head includes Greek letters, indicating that the coin is from a Greek-speaking region. Above the figure, there is a cross.

The right side of the coin depicts a standing figure, possibly a saint or a god, wearing a robe and holding a staff. The figure is also surrounded by Greek inscriptions, and a cross is located at the top right of the image. The inscription at the bottom of the coin includes the word "HELGON," which is not a standard Greek word and might be a transliteration or abbreviation, suggesting a connection to a specific name or title.

The coin is displayed alongside a ruler to provide a sense of its size. The ruler is marked with centimeter divisions, indicating that the coin is approximately 1.5 cm in diameter.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

The image shows two sides of an ancient gold coin, likely from the Byzantine Empire.

  • Left Side (Obverse): This side features the profile of a bearded man wearing a crown, facing to the right. The coin has inscriptions around the edge, which appear to be in Greek. The design is detailed, with clear lines for the beard, hair, and crown.

  • Right Side (Reverse): This side depicts a standing figure, possibly a person holding a staff or scepter, with a cross above. There are also inscriptions around the edge, which seem to be in Greek. The design includes a smaller cross near the bottom right and the word "CONOB," which indicates the coin was minted in Constantinople.

The coin is placed against a black background, with a scale on the right side indicating its size. The coin appears to be well-preserved, with some wear visible on the surface.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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