Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Justin II

Date

574-575 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Justin II, Byzantine r. 565 - 578 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.615

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Justin II

People

Coin Constituent: Justin II, Byzantine r. 565 - 578 CE

Date

574-575 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.615

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Money 94.3
Coin 94.3
Nickel 66
Accessories 55.8
Jewelry 55.8
Gemstone 55.8
Accessory 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

metalwork 99.4
sculpture 99.2
no person 98.1
one 97.6
shield 96.6
ancient 96.5
art 96.4
symbol 94.7
museum 92.2
people 91.4
invertebrate 90.9
armor 90.1
religion 90.1
side view 88.5
crown 87.6
prehistoric 87.5
veil 87.5
isolate 87.3
jewelry 86
royalty 83.6

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

mollusk 45.2
gastropod 38.5
fastener 36.7
invertebrate 33.6
screw 29.1
abalone 27.7
restraint 27.5
black 23.4
close 16.5
animal 16.5
snail 15.4
shiny 13.4
round 12.9
sphere 12.9
closeup 12.8
cap 12.4
planet 12.4
object 11.7
space 11.6
food 11.5
globe 11.1
top 10.7
bright 10.7
moon 10.6
device 10.6
shape 10.4
sea 10.2
earth 10.1
dark 10
reflection 9.7
shell 9.7
decoration 9.6
golden 9.5
color 9.5
jewelry 9.1
gold 9
covering 9
nut and bolt 8.9
science 8.9
detail 8.8
jewel 8.7
light 8.7
3d 8.5
gourmet 8.5
stone 8.4
texture 8.3
full 8.2
pattern 8.2
graphic 8
inclined plane 8
night 8
design 7.9
astronomy 7.8
digital 7.3
organism 7.2
glass 7.1
world 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Chin 96.6
Coin 88.1
Currency 86.7
Money 85.5
Artifact 85.3
Font 79.1
Nickel 78
Circle 74.1
Metal 70.5
Ancient history 68.1
Antique 67.3
Fashion accessory 67.1
Bronze 66.8
History 66.2
Wood 64.3
Copper 61.5
Art 59.8
Rock 59.7
Pattern 55.8
Chemical substance 54

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

animal 95.6
invertebrate 92.9
mollusk 89.2
sea snail 62.8
dark 30.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Diamond

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Diamond 55.8%

Clarifai

Coin 99.1%

Clarifai

Coin 98.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

paintings art 86.6%
food drinks 12.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-10

a close up of an animal 34.6%
close up of an animal 29.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a pair of ancient coins with a black background

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

two bronze coins with a man and a woman on them

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image depicts two sides of an ancient coin. The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper, bearing a reddish-brown patina indicative of age and oxidation.

  • Left side (obverse): The design features two human figures that appear to be religious or regal in nature, possibly saints or rulers. They are standing side by side, holding religious or ceremonial items, such as a cross or scepter. There’s a circular border around the figures.

  • Right side (reverse): This side shows a central object that resembles a column, altar, or another religious artifact topped by a cross. Surrounding the object are faint inscriptions or symbols, likely denoting the cultural or monetary value of the coin.

The black background and measurement scale on the right indicate that this coin is being displayed for study or documentation purposes, likely in an archaeological or historical context.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image depicts two sides of a Byzantine copper coin, known as a follis, from the reign of Emperor Andronikos I Komnenos, who ruled from 1183 to 1185 AD. The coin has a rustic appearance typical of medieval copper currency with some patina and wear indicative of its age.

On the left side of the image, the obverse of the coin shows two standing figures. The figures appear to be nimbate (with halos), possibly depicting two saints or religious figures holding long crosses. The details are somewhat worn, but they are enclosed within a beaded circular border.

On the right side, the reverse of the coin features a distinct design, likely a symbolic religious image, possibly a stylized representation of a cross or architectural structure such as a church. The design is rather abstract and surrounded by some inscription, which is typical of Byzantine coinage. The imagery is bordered by a circular pattern similar to the beaded border on the obverse.

The dark background helps to highlight the coin's details, and the vertical scale on the right side of the image suggests that the photograph may have been taken in a controlled, museum-like setting.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows two ancient bronze coins or medallions. They appear to be in poor condition, with significant corrosion and wear on the surfaces. The coins have intricate designs and patterns, suggesting they are from an ancient civilization. However, without being able to identify any specific individuals or text on the coins, I can only describe the general visual characteristics of the artifacts.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be an ancient coin or medallion photographed against a black background with a measurement scale on the right side. The artifact shows significant age and weathering, with a patina of green and reddish-brown corrosion typical of old copper or bronze items. The surface appears textured and worn, with what seems to be decorative patterns or inscriptions that have deteriorated over time. The object is oval or circular in shape, and the scale indicates it's relatively small, likely just a few centimeters in diameter. This type of artifact would typically be found in archaeological contexts or numismatic collections.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a close-up view of two ancient coins, set against a black background. The coins are positioned side by side, with the left coin displaying a figure holding a spear and the right coin featuring a figure holding a sword.

Coin Details:

  • Left Coin:
    • Figure holding a spear
    • No visible text or markings
    • Circular shape with a rough edge
  • Right Coin:
    • Figure holding a sword
    • No visible text or markings
    • Circular shape with a rough edge

Background:

  • Black background
  • A ruler or measuring scale is visible on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coins

Overall:

  • The image appears to be a historical or archaeological photograph of ancient coins, possibly from an excavation site or museum collection.

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

The image features two ancient coins, likely from the Byzantine Empire, set against a black background. The coins are positioned side by side, with the left coin facing forward and the right coin facing backward.

Coin Details:

  • Left Coin (Obverse): The obverse side of the left coin depicts a figure, possibly a saint or emperor, wearing a crown and holding a cross. The figure is surrounded by an inscription in Greek, which is partially illegible due to wear and tear.
  • Right Coin (Reverse): The reverse side of the right coin shows a cross with a pellet at the center, surrounded by an inscription in Greek. The inscription is also partially illegible.

Background and Scale:

  • The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the coins.
  • A scale is provided on the right side of the image, indicating that the coins are approximately 2-3 cm in diameter.

Overall:

The image provides a clear view of the two ancient coins, allowing for a detailed examination of their design and inscriptions. The use of a black background and a scale helps to enhance the visibility of the coins' features.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features two ancient coins displayed against a dark background. Both coins have a reddish-brown patina, suggesting they are made of copper or a similar metal. The coin on the left depicts a figure, possibly a saint, holding a book or scroll, with another figure standing behind them, both in a traditional medieval artistic style. The coin on the right shows a central figure holding a staff, with additional figures around them, possibly indicating a religious or royal scene. Both coins have a border with intricate designs, typical of medieval coins. A ruler with centimeter markings is visible on the right side of the image, indicating the coins' size.

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

The image shows two ancient coins on a black background. The coins are round and have a reddish-brown color. The coins have some designs on them. The left coin has a person holding a cross and a staff. The right coin has a person standing in front of a column. There is a ruler on the right side of the image. The ruler has some numbers and a unit of measurement.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two views of a circular, aged, and worn bronze coin. It's against a plain black background, with a centimeter scale ruler on the right edge for size reference.

Both sides of the coin are heavily patinated in shades of brown and green, suggesting age and corrosion. The details on each side are worn, making them difficult to discern.

One side appears to depict figures. Two figures are standing side by side. They may be holding objects or symbols. A cross or similar religious symbol is visible above each figure. The design is surrounded by a border.

The other side of the coin features a different design. It also appears to have a central figure or symbol, with what could be leaves or floral patterns to either side. The border is the same.

Overall, the coin appears to be an antique artifact, likely of historical significance. The wear and patina indicate it has undergone significant aging.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image features two ancient coins, both with a worn, reddish-brown patina. They are displayed on a solid black background, positioned horizontally and slightly separated.

  • Coin 1 (Left): This coin shows the images of two standing figures, possibly religious figures, with halos, holding staffs or similar objects. A dotted line circles the figures.

  • Coin 2 (Right): This coin features a central pillar or structure (possibly a building) with a cross on top. Decorative elements or smaller figures are visible to the sides.

Both coins have irregular, rounded shapes, and appear to be well-preserved.
To the right of the coins, there is a centimeter ruler in white, providing a scale.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely made of bronze or copper based on its coloration. The coin appears to be worn and corroded, indicating it is quite old.

  • Left Side (Obverse):

    • The obverse features a central figure, which seems to be a bust or a portrait of a person facing forward. The details of the figure are somewhat obscured by wear and corrosion, but it appears to be a person wearing a headdress or crown.
    • Surrounding the central figure are inscriptions or symbols, but they are not clearly legible due to the condition of the coin.
  • Right Side (Reverse):

    • The reverse side displays a central object that resembles a chandelier or a similar structure with hanging elements. This could be a representation of a religious or symbolic artifact.
    • There are also inscriptions or symbols around the central object, but they are similarly difficult to read due to the coin's condition.

The coin's edges are irregular, suggesting it may have been hand-struck rather than milled, which is typical of ancient coinage. The presence of a scale on the right side of the image indicates that the coin is relatively small, likely around 1-2 centimeters in diameter.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely a historical artifact from a period with strong Christian influence, possibly Byzantine. The coin has a heavily patinated surface with greenish and brownish tones, indicating oxidation over time.

Left Side (Obverse):

  • The coin features a central figure, possibly a religious or imperial figure, holding a staff or scepter.
  • The figure is surrounded by a dotted border, and there is some text inscribed around the edge, though it is partially obscured by patination.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • This side prominently displays a cross, a common symbol in Christian iconography.
  • There is also some text and additional decorative elements around the cross, but the details are somewhat difficult to discern due to the coin's condition.

The coin is placed against a black background with a scale bar on the right side for size reference, suggesting it is a photograph taken for documentation or study purposes. The scale indicates that the coin is approximately 2-3 cm in diameter.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image shows two ancient coins placed side by side against a black background. The coins appear to be of similar size and have a worn, patinated surface with hues of green and brown, indicating age and exposure to the elements.

The coin on the left features a central figure, possibly a deity or a historical figure, standing in a pose that suggests authority or divinity. The figure is surrounded by a circular border with some inscriptions or decorations. The coin on the right has a design that includes a cross and what appears to be a tower or structure, along with some inscriptions or symbols around the border.

Both coins are rough in texture, with uneven edges, which is typical for ancient coinage. The presence of inscriptions and symbolic imagery suggests that these coins may have been used for both monetary and ceremonial purposes. The ruler scale on the right side of the image provides a sense of the coin's size, indicating they are relatively small.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm
cm