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Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Justinian I

Date

538-539 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Justinian I, Byzantine r. c. 527 - 565 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.336

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Justinian I

People

Coin Constituent: Justinian I, Byzantine r. c. 527 - 565 CE

Date

538-539 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.336

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Dime 100
Coin 100
Money 100
Nickel 86

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 99.3
retro 97.8
ancient 97.4
one 96.6
sculpture 94.8
isolate 94.6
money 94.5
old 94.5
antique 93.6
currency 93.2
worn 91.7
business 89.8
wealth 89.7
copper 87.8
change 87.5
metalwork 86.9
round out 86.2
symbol 85.1
reverse 82.8
finance 82.1

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

money 61.3
ceramic ware 60.3
currency 60.2
coin 59.2
pottery 50.5
finance 49.1
coins 48.3
cash 45.8
bank 43.1
utensil 40.4
banking 39.6
financial 33
ingot 28.8
wealth 27.9
pay 27.8
old 26.5
metal 25.8
dollar 25.1
earthenware 24.8
one 24.7
silver 23.9
collection 23.5
block 22.3
close 22.3
object 22
exchange 22
business 20.1
majolica 19.3
economy 18.6
change 18.3
savings 17.7
retro 17.2
antique 16.8
numismatics 16.8
investment 16.5
gold 16.5
us 16.4
vintage 14.9
symbol 14.2
collect 13.8
cent 13.8
pound 13.5
market 13.3
historical 13.2
commerce 13.1
rich 13
payment 12.5
ancient 12.1
monetary 11.8
finances 11.6
closeup 11.5
round 11.2
penny 10.8
surveying instrument 10.4
device 10.4
stock 10.3
shiny 10.3
number 10.3
buckle 9.8
copper 9.8
states 9.7
dollars 9.7
instrument 9.5
bill 9.5
buy 9.4
two 9.3
china 8.9
liberty 8.8
england 8.6
fastener 8.2
coinage 7.9
sterling 7.9
economics 7.8
delft 7.8
value 7.8
crisis 7.8
invest 7.7
treasure 7.7
porcelain 7.6
united 7.6
success 7.3
black 7.2
paper 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Coin 89.6
Currency 86.3
Artifact 85.4
Money 85.3
Nickel 83.6
Font 77.9
Cash 77.4
Circle 74.7
Metal 68.5
Souvenir 68.5
Money handling 67.6
Ancient history 66.1
Bronze 65
History 64.9
Antique 64.9
Collectable 63.1
Fashion accessory 62.7
Still life photography 54
Symbol 53.5
Art 52.9

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 99.8
text 92.6
currency 76.6
money 68
cash 63.3
metal 51

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin
Human face

Clarifai

Coin 99.5%

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 88.4%
close up of a coin 86%
a coin on a surface 77.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a coin - sized coin with a woman's face on it

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

two coins with the image of a woman and a man

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a Byzantine bronze coin shown in two views: the obverse (left) and the reverse (right).

On the obverse side, there are inscriptions encircling a central structure featuring a cross and architectural design elements, possibly a representation of a building or monument. Latin text surrounds the central image, with visible portions reading “DN CONSTANTIN…” suggesting the coin is associated with Emperor Constantine or the Byzantine era.

The reverse side displays a large letter “M” as the central feature, flanked by additional text or symbols, including “ANN” on the left and what appears to be "CON" on the bottom, likely indicating the mint location, possibly Constantinople. The overall greenish patina suggests age and wear consistent with archaeological finds or ancient currency. Vertical markings to the right of the image may indicate measurement scales, aligning with the coin's dimensions.

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

The image shows two ancient coins against a black background. The coin on the left has some text around the border, with visible letters such as "AVG," and includes a depiction that is not fully visible. The coin on the right has large text on it featuring the letter "M" prominently in the center, with the text "ANNO" and "CON" also visible around the edges. There are some symbols and letters around the edge of each coin, suggesting they might be of Byzantine origin. To the right of the image, there is a scale with centimeter markings. The overall color of the coins is a tarnished greenish-brown, which is typical of aged metal artifacts.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows two ancient Roman coins. The coins appear to be made of bronze or copper and have a weathered, aged appearance. On one side of the coins, there is a portrait of a person, likely a Roman emperor or ruler. The other side of the coins features text and symbols, possibly indicating the denomination or origin of the coins. The coins appear to be from a historical period, likely from the Roman Empire era.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This image shows both sides (obverse and reverse) of what appears to be a Byzantine coin. The obverse (left side) features an imperial bust wearing a crown or diadem with some text around the edge. The reverse (right side) shows a large letter "M" which was typical of Byzantine follis coins, along with some additional text or numerals. The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper, showing a greenish patina typical of ancient copper-based coins. The coin's edges are slightly irregular, which is common for coins from this period. There's a measurement scale visible at the right edge of the image, indicating this is likely a professional numismatic photograph.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a coin with two sides, each featuring distinct designs and inscriptions.

Coin Details

  • Front Side
    • The front side of the coin displays a portrait of a man wearing a crown.
    • The inscription "CONSTANTINVS" is visible above the portrait, while "INVSPAT" appears below it.
    • The coin's edge is adorned with a serrated pattern.
  • Back Side
    • The back side of the coin features a large letter "M" in the center.
    • The inscription "ANNECO" is written in smaller letters below the "M".
    • The edge of the coin also exhibits a serrated pattern.

Background and Scale

  • The coin is set against a black background.
  • A scale is provided on the right side of the image, indicating that the coin measures approximately 2 centimeters in diameter.

Conclusion

The coin in the image is likely an ancient Roman coin, given its design and inscriptions. The front side likely depicts Emperor Constantine, while the back side may represent a monetary denomination or a symbol of the empire.

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

The image features two ancient coins, each with distinct designs and inscriptions. The coin on the left showcases a portrait of a man wearing a crown, accompanied by the inscription "ANASTASIUS A N V S P P A V L" in a circular pattern around the edge. The coin on the right displays the letter "M" at its center, surrounded by the inscription "ANNO XII" above it and "CO N" below.

A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, indicating that the coins are approximately 2-3 centimeters in diameter. The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the coins. Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of these ancient coins, allowing for a closer examination of their designs and inscriptions.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts two ancient coins, likely from the Byzantine Empire era, displayed against a black background. The coins are circular in shape and appear to be made of bronze or a similar metal, with a worn and aged appearance. On the left coin, there is an image of a person wearing a crown and holding a cross in one hand and a globe in the other, symbolizing their authority and dominion. The coin has the inscription "JUSTITIAE IMPERATOR" around the edge, which translates to "Emperor of Justice." On the right coin, there is a large letter "M" in the center, likely representing the emperor's name, with the letters "MN" and "CO" on either side. The coin also has the number "XII" on the right side, possibly indicating the year of minting. The coins are accompanied by a ruler on the right side, providing a sense of scale.

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

The image shows two coins, one on the left and the other on the right. The left coin has some text and symbols on it. The right coin has the text "M" and "M" on it. The coins are placed on a black background. A ruler is placed beside the coins to measure their size. The ruler has a scale of centimeters.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two views of an ancient coin against a black background, with a ruler along the right side providing scale.

The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal and shows signs of wear and age. The color of the coin has a greenish-brown patina.

The left side of the coin features a bust of a figure, likely a Roman or Byzantine emperor, wearing a crown or headdress. There's text in Latin or a similar script encircling the figure.

The right side of the coin depicts a large letter "M", which was used to represent denominations of currency. Flanking the "M" are other letters. Below the "M", there appears to be an inscription.

The ruler on the right side indicates that the coin is a few centimeters in diameter.

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

The image showcases two ancient bronze coins, possibly Byzantine, against a black background. The coins are circular with visible signs of age, including wear and oxidation, evidenced by a greenish-brown patina.

On the first coin, a detailed portrait of a bust facing forward is visible. The figure wears a crown and has a cross on the left, and possibly another on the right, with text surrounding the portrait.

The second coin has a large "M" in the center, with smaller letters flanking it. This design is typical of Byzantine numismatic symbols. The edge shows additional text or numerals and may be part of the coin's value denomination or mint mark.

A ruler is positioned along the right side for scale, showing measurements in centimeters.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. Here is a detailed description of each side:

  1. Obverse (Left Side):

    • The coin features a bust of a figure facing forward, likely a ruler or an emperor.
    • The figure is depicted with a crown or headgear, signifying royalty or authority.
    • There are inscriptions around the edge of the coin. The visible text reads "DN IVSTINI ANVSPP AV," which is likely part of a longer inscription.
    • The figure holds a cross in the right hand, indicating a religious or symbolic significance.
  2. Reverse (Right Side):

    • The reverse side of the coin features a large "M" in the center, which is a common symbol on Roman and Byzantine coins, often representing a numerical value or mint mark.
    • Surrounding the "M" are inscriptions. The visible text includes "ANNO" and "CON," which are parts of a longer inscription.
    • The inscriptions and the "M" are framed by a circular border.

The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, given its color and patina. The scale on the right side of the image indicates the size of the coin, which is relatively small, typical of ancient coinage. The design and inscriptions suggest it is from the Byzantine Empire, possibly from the reign of an emperor named Justin.

Qwen

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Roman Empire based on the style of the inscription and the hammer-like head depicted. The left side of the coin features a profile of a man's head, likely a depiction of a Roman emperor. Above the head, there is a cross and around the rim, there is an inscription that reads "AVGSP" (likely short for "Augustus") and "PAX." Below the head, there is an inscription that appears to be "DVRUS." The right side of the coin has a large letter "M" in the center, surrounded by the inscription "AVGSP" and "XII." The coin shows signs of age and patina, indicating it is quite old. The background is black, and there is a ruler on the right side of the image to provide a sense of scale.

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

This image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Byzantine Empire, based on the inscriptions and imagery. The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal and shows signs of age and wear.

Obverse (Left Side):

  • The obverse side features a profile portrait of a ruler, facing right. The ruler is wearing a diadem and a chlamys, which is typical attire for Byzantine emperors.
  • The inscription around the edge reads "D N IUSTINIANVS PP AVG," which translates to "Our Lord Justinian, Pious, Felicitous, Augustus." This indicates that the coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Justinian I.
  • Below the bust, there is a small cross.

Reverse (Right Side):

  • The reverse side depicts a large letter "M" with a cross above it. This is likely a symbol of the mint or a monetary denomination.
  • The inscription around the edge includes "CONOB," which indicates that the coin was minted in Constantinople (Constantinopolis).
  • There are also some other letters and numerals, possibly indicating the year of minting or other minting details.

The coin is placed on a black background, and there is a scale on the right side of the image, marked in centimeters, to provide a sense of the coin's size. The coin appears to be about 3 cm in diameter.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm
O
ANNE
K
ن
INTLSAINO

Google

CON PIVSPPAY INIL
CON
PIVSPPAY
INIL