Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Tiberius II

Date

579 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Tiberius II, Byzantine r. 578 - 582 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.641

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Tiberius II

People

Coin Constituent: Tiberius II, Byzantine r. 578 - 582 CE

Date

579 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.641

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Dime 99.4
Coin 99.4
Money 99.4
Nickel 99.3
Nature 98.7
Outdoors 98.7
Astronomy 98.7
Night 98.7
Outer Space 98.7
Universe 98.7
Space 98.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

no person 99.4
metalwork 99.2
sculpture 97.2
ancient 97
one 95
isolate 94.7
old 89
science 88.2
copper 88.1
symbol 88.1
retro 87.5
rusty 87.4
round out 85.9
side view 85.3
prehistoric 84.5
moon 84.3
money 83.6
art 83
iron 82.6
shield 82.1

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

moon 58
planet 30.6
money 29
currency 26.9
coin 25.8
cash 22.9
coins 22.2
black 21.8
space 21.7
night 21.4
finance 21.1
round 19.9
astronomy 19.6
fossil 19.5
earth 19.3
old 18.8
bank 17.9
banking 17.5
crater 16.9
object 16.9
close 16.6
collection 16.2
globe 15.8
sphere 15.7
remains 15.6
universe 15.6
historical 15.1
collect 14.8
pay 14.4
dark 14.2
surface 14.1
sky 14.1
full 13.7
science 13.4
numismatics 12.9
retro 12.3
satellite 12.2
global 11.9
lunar 11.9
orbit 11.8
cosmos 11.7
silver 11.5
cloud 11.4
design 11.3
stone 11.2
star 10.8
metal 10.5
ancient 10.4
economy 10.2
art 10.2
vintage 9.9
world 9.8
galaxy 9.7
celestial body 9.4
shine 9.2
reflection 9.1
horizon 9
financial 8.9
sun 8.9
solar 8.8
sea 8.6
decorative 8.4
texture 8.3
backdrop 8.3
pattern 8.2
screw 8.2
circle 8.1
detail 8.1
antique 8
telescope 8
ruble 7.9
moonlight 7.9
rock 7.8
atmosphere 7.7
rust 7.7
stars 7.5
invertebrate 7.5
commerce 7.5
pebble 7.2
ball 7.2
shiny 7.1
conceptual 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Artifact 85.6
Currency 82
Circle 74.7
Money 72.7
Metal 70.3
Nickel 69.6
History 65.8
Coin 65.7
Ancient history 63.8
Fashion accessory 62.6
Antique 61.6
Font 61.5
Bronze 61.1
Rock 59.4
Oval 53.7

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 85.9
silver 77.6
currency 69.4
bronze 61.4
metal 61.1
mint 60.4
money 60.2
nickel 56.6
circle 51.2
cash 51.2
dark 50
screw 27.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Moon 98.7%

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 72%
the face of a coin 54.9%
a coin in a dark room 54.8%

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 ancient coins with the image of a woman on them

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows two sides of an aged coin, possibly of Byzantine origin. On the left side, the obverse features a figure—likely a portrait of an emperor or religious icon—wearing a crown or religious headdress, with visible details such as facial features and ornamental clothing. Surrounding the figure are inscriptions, though they are worn and mostly difficult to decipher.

On the right side, the reverse design consists of three vertical elements resembling an architectural structure (possibly columns or a monogram), with additional worn inscriptions along the edges. The coin is heavily weathered, with a greenish patina and some areas of corrosion consistent with bronze or copper materials. A scale on the right provides a sense of size, measured in centimeters.

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

The image displays two sides of an ancient coin against a black background. The left side of the coin features a portrait of a bearded figure, likely a Byzantine emperor, surrounded by a circular inscription. This figure is depicted wearing a decorative robe, indicative of regality. The right side, or reverse, shows a large "M" symbol, surrounded by additional letters or inscriptions. The coin is made of bronze or a similar metal, showing signs of age with a patina and some corrosion. A scale on the right edge of the image provides size reference in centimeters.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two ancient bronze coins or medallions. They appear to be heavily worn and corroded, with a greenish-brown patina. On one side, there is an indistinct design that may be a figure or symbol. On the other side, there appears to be a structure or architectural element, possibly a temple or building. The coins seem to be from an ancient civilization, though I cannot identify any specific individuals or provide more details about their origin or significance without making assumptions.

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

This image shows both sides of an ancient coin, likely a Byzantine follis or similar denomination. The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper, showing significant aging and patina. On one side (obverse), there is a frontal bust design with what appears to be imperial regalia. The reverse side shows what looks like three standing elements or figures, though the details are somewhat worn. The coin has a dark brown-green patina typical of ancient bronze coins that have been buried for centuries. There's a measurement scale visible on the right side of the image, helping to show the coin's size. The photography is professional, taken against a black background to highlight the details of both sides of the coin.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a coin with an intricate design, showcasing its front and back sides. The coin is circular in shape and features a bronze or copper color with visible signs of aging, including green patina and scratches.

Front Side:

  • The front side of the coin displays a shield with a cross in the center, surrounded by a circle of text.
  • The shield is positioned at the top of the coin, with the cross extending from the top to the bottom.
  • The circle of text is divided into two sections: the top section contains the letters "R" and "I," while the bottom section features the letters "M" and "P."
  • The text is written in a circular pattern, with the letters overlapping each other.

Back Side:

  • The back side of the coin features a figure standing on a pedestal, with a crown or helmet on their head.
  • The figure is depicted in a simple, abstract style, with minimal details.
  • The pedestal is rectangular in shape and has a flat top.
  • The crown or helmet is circular and has a pointed top.

Background:

  • The background of the image is solid black, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the coin.
  • A white ruler is visible on the right side of the image, indicating the scale of the coin.
  • The ruler is marked with centimeters, ranging from 0 to 30.

Overall:

  • The image provides a clear and detailed view of the coin's design and features.
  • The use of a black background and a white ruler helps to highlight the coin's details and provide context for its size.
  • The image appears to be a photograph of an ancient coin, possibly from the Roman Empire or another historical civilization.

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

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.

Left Coin:

  • The left coin is oriented with its obverse (front) side facing the viewer.
  • It depicts a figure, possibly an emperor or a saint, wearing a crown and holding a scepter in their right hand.
  • The coin's surface is worn, making it difficult to discern details.
  • Inscriptions surround the central figure, but they are illegible due to the coin's condition.

Right Coin:

  • The right coin is oriented with its reverse (back) side facing the viewer.
  • It features a cross, which was a common motif on Byzantine coins.
  • The cross is surrounded by additional inscriptions, but like the left coin, they are difficult to read due to wear and tear.

Background and Scale:

  • The coins are set against a solid black background, which helps to highlight their details.
  • A vertical scale is visible on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coins in centimeters. The scale ranges from 0 to 3 cm, suggesting that the coins are relatively small.

Overall Impression:

  • The image presents a fascinating glimpse into the numismatic history of the Byzantine Empire.
  • Despite the coins' worn condition, they still convey a sense of grandeur and importance, reflecting the artistic and cultural achievements of their time.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features two ancient coins displayed against a black background. The coins are circular in shape and have a greenish patina, indicating their age and the presence of copper. The left coin depicts a profile portrait of a figure, possibly a historical or religious leader, wearing a crown or headdress. The coin has a border with some inscriptions that are partially worn out. The right coin shows a design with two structures that resemble towers or arches, and there are inscriptions below the structures. Both coins have a ruler beside them to indicate their size, with the scale marked in centimeters.

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

The image shows two ancient coins on a black background. The coin on the left depicts a human head in profile, with a crown on top. The coin on the right depicts a temple with three columns. Both coins have inscriptions in Greek, and the coin on the right has the letters "CANT" on the bottom. The coins are old and worn, with a greenish patina on their surfaces.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of an antique bronze coin, presented against a black background with a ruler on the right-hand side for scale. The coin appears aged and weathered, with a dark, tarnished patina covering its surface. The details on both sides are worn, making it difficult to clearly discern the original design.

The left side of the coin features a central figure, possibly a heraldic crest or emblem, surrounded by what appears to be inscriptions. The lettering is faded and partially obscured, making it challenging to decipher the text. There are various shapes and motifs around the center image, hinting at an elaborate design that has deteriorated over time.

The right side of the coin displays a depiction of what could be a group of figures or objects, possibly columns or standing individuals. The features are blurred and eroded, making it hard to identify the exact subject. Inscriptions are also present on this side, though they are equally worn and difficult to read.

Overall, the coin shows signs of significant aging and wear, highlighting its historical character. The ruler placed beside it allows for a sense of its size and proportion.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image displays two sides of a small, circular, antique-looking coin against a black background.

The coin's surface is dark, likely indicating it is made of a metal that has oxidized over time. There is a centimeter ruler on the right side for reference.

Side 1: This side of the coin appears to feature a portrait of a figure with a shield or emblem. The image is surrounded by inscriptions, though they are difficult to read clearly due to the wear and tear of the coin.

Side 2: This side of the coin appears to feature a scene with figures. Again, the imagery is quite degraded, and it is difficult to identify the specific forms and letters.

Overall, the image shows a glimpse into the past, presenting two sides of a coin that has likely seen a long period of use and aging. The details are faded but hints of its original design are visible.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin.

  • Left Side (Obverse):

    • The coin features a portrait of a figure, likely a ruler or significant person from antiquity. The figure appears to be wearing a crown or headpiece, indicating their status.
    • There are inscriptions around the portrait, though they are somewhat worn and difficult to read fully. These inscriptions typically include the name and title of the ruler.
    • The condition of the coin is worn, with some details obscured by age and use.
  • Right Side (Reverse):

    • This side of the coin depicts architectural elements, possibly columns or a building facade.
    • There are also inscriptions on this side, which are similarly worn and hard to decipher. These might include additional information about the ruler or the issuing authority.
    • The coin shows signs of oxidation and wear, indicating it has been in circulation or buried for a significant period.
  • Scale:

    • There is a scale on the right side of the image, which provides a reference for the size of the coin. The scale suggests the coin is relatively small, typical of ancient coinage.

Overall, the coin appears to be from a historical period, possibly from the Roman or Byzantine Empire, given the style of the portrait and architectural elements. The wear and oxidation suggest it has been exposed to the elements for a long time.

Qwen

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

The image displays two ancient coin-like objects, likely historical artifacts, against a black background. The objects appear to be circular and have a worn, weathered texture, indicating they are likely several centuries old. The left coin features an intricate design that includes what appears to be a figure or emblem with a crown-like structure and radiating symbols or patterns. There are also some inscriptions around the edge of the coin, which are difficult to read clearly due to the wear and patina.

The right coin has a simpler design, with a central figure or emblem that looks like a standing figure or structure, possibly a temple or monument. Below this central image, there is a horizontal line followed by more inscriptions. There is also a ruler or scale on the far right of the image, which helps in estimating the size of the coins. The coins have a patina, suggesting they have been exposed to the elements for a long time and have undergone significant weathering.

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. The coin appears to be made of a metal that has oxidized over time, giving it a greenish patina in some areas. The left side of the coin features a profile of a figure, likely a ruler or important historical person, facing left. The figure is wearing a diadem or crown, and the coin has some inscriptions that are partially legible. The right side of the coin depicts a structure, possibly a temple or a building with columns, and also has some inscriptions around the edge. The coin is placed in front of a ruler for scale, indicating its size. The ruler shows that the coin is approximately 2 centimeters in diameter.

Text analysis

Amazon

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