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Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Justinian I

Date

534-545 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, 1951.31.4.511

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Justinian I

People

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

Date

534-545 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.511

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Coin 97.9
Money 97.9
Nickel 92
Bronze 59
Gold 57.6
Dime 57.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

wealth 98.7
money 98.5
isolate 98.4
metalwork 97.8
gold 97.4
no person 96.9
currency 96.8
bank 95.5
one 94.4
cash 93.9
symbol 93.6
ancient 93
copper 92.5
business 91.7
desktop 91.3
finance 91.2
savings 90.1
luck 88.6
change 87.6
round out 87.1

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

amulet 59.2
money 54.5
currency 53.9
coin 52.5
charm 46.8
finance 43.1
cash 42.1
ingot 42
banking 37.7
coins 37.7
bank 35.9
block 31.7
metal 29.8
financial 28.5
gold 26.3
wealth 25.2
object 24.9
pay 24
economy 21.3
business 21.3
old 20.9
silver 20.4
close 20
vintage 19.9
shiny 19.8
exchange 19.1
collection 18.9
one 18.7
retro 17.2
historical 16
dollar 15.8
antique 15.4
commerce 15
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circle 14.6
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change 14.4
surveying instrument 14
numismatics 13.9
shield 13.8
collect 13.8
savings 13.1
symbol 12.8
pound 12.6
market 12.4
decoration 12.3
art 12.2
rich 12.1
investment 11.9
circular 11.7
buy 11.3
icon 11.1
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decorative 10.9
black 10.8
closeup 10.8
monetary 10.8
conceptual 10.6
cover 10.2
instrument 10.1
design 10.1
earth 10.1
associated 9.9
penny 9.9
association 9.9
cent 9.8
definition 9.8
decor 9.7
advertise 9.7
creative 9.7
advertisement 9.7
finances 9.7
us 9.6
payment 9.6
advertising 9.6
armor 9.6
ancient 9.5
bowl 9.3
element 9.1
backdrop 9.1
ellipse 8.9
ball 8.7
value 8.7
states 8.7
treasure 8.7
cloud 8.6
england 8.6
stock 8.4
globe 8.3
global 8.2
copper 7.9
two 7.6
united 7.6
form 7.4
protective covering 7.3

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Chin 96.6
Coin 88.4
Currency 85
Artifact 84.5
Money 84
Circle 76.8
Nickel 74.8
Font 73.4
Metal 72.2
Bronze 65.3
Antique 65
Ancient history 65
History 64.2
Money handling 62.4
Cash 59.5
Brass 57
Gold 56.9
Macro photography 54.3
Mint 53.5
Wood 52.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 99.9
bronze 96.3
currency 95.8
money 95.3
metal 94.6
gold 93.8
cash 92.8
money handling 91.4
brass 91.3
mint 88.1
nickel 87.4
copper 76.5
saving 75
silver 74.2
text 67.8
treasure 67.4
banknote 53.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 99.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-10

a close up of a coin 88.2%
close up of a coin 86.1%
a coin on a surface 76.8%

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 woman and a man

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts two sides of an ancient gold coin with intricate designs and inscriptions. On the left side, there appears to be a depiction of a structure or throne-like object, accompanied by surrounding text and ornamental details. The coin has a hole near the top left side.

On the right side, an angelic figure is prominently displayed, holding a staff-like object in one hand and a cross in the other. This figure is surrounded by text along the edges. The coin's craftsmanship showcases a level of detail and artistry typical of historical minting practices, and a scale in centimeters is visible on the far right for measurement reference.

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, possibly a Byzantine solidus. The coin is made of gold and has inscriptions along the outer edges of both sides. The left side of the coin displays an image, and it includes a cross on the left side. The right side of the coin features a depiction of a standing figure, possibly with wings, holding a staff with a cross at the top. There is a small hole in the coin, suggesting it may have been used as jewelry or for another purpose. The background is black, and there is a vertical scale on the right side of the image indicating size measurement in centimeters.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two ancient gold coins. The coins appear to be from the Byzantine Empire era, based on the imagery and inscriptions visible on them.

The obverse (front) of the coins features a portrait of what appears to be a Byzantine emperor or ruler, with a crown or headpiece. The reverse (back) of the coins depicts a standing figure, likely a religious or symbolic representation.

The coins have a distinctive golden color and seem to be in good condition, suggesting they are well-preserved historical artifacts. The scale bar in the image provides a sense of the actual size of the coins.

Overall, this image showcases two valuable and intriguing Byzantine gold coins, which would be of great interest to historians, numismatists, and collectors of ancient coinage.

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

This image shows both sides of an ancient gold coin (solidus). The coin appears to be from the Byzantine Empire period, based on its style and design. Both sides of the coin have been photographed against a black background, showing clear detail of the engravings.

The obverse (front) side shows a frontal portrait bust with imperial regalia and crown, typical of Byzantine coinage. The reverse (back) side depicts a standing figure in robes holding what appears to be a staff or cross and other imperial symbols.

Both sides of the coin have some text around the edges in what appears to be Latin characters, though the exact inscription isn't clearly legible in this image. Each coin has a small hole drilled through it, suggesting it may have been worn as jewelry or an ornament at some point in its history.

The coin appears to be well-preserved, with its golden color still vibrant and most details of the engravings still visible. A measurement scale is visible on the right side of the image, helping to show the coin's actual size.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents two gold coins, each with a hole at the top, set against a black background. The coins are positioned side by side, with the left coin displaying a portrait of a man and the right coin featuring a standing figure.

Left Coin:

  • Portrait: The coin on the left showcases a portrait of a man, likely a historical figure or emperor, wearing a crown and holding a scepter in his right hand.
  • Text: Inscribed around the edge of the coin is the text "DEUS SANCTUS," which translates to "Holy God."
  • Hole: A hole is visible at the top of the coin.

Right Coin:

  • Standing Figure: The coin on the right depicts a standing figure, possibly a deity or saint, holding a staff in their right hand.
  • Text: The text "VICTORIA" is inscribed around the edge of the coin, which translates to "Victory."
  • Hole: Similar to the left coin, a hole is present at the top of the right coin.

Background:

  • The background of the image is solid black, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the coins.
  • A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, with markings indicating centimeters (cm). This suggests that the image may be used for measuring or comparing the size of the coins.

Overall:

  • The image appears to be a photograph of two gold coins, likely from an archaeological or historical collection.
  • The coins are displayed in a simple and straightforward manner, allowing the viewer to focus on their details and features.

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

The image presents a pair of gold coins, each featuring a distinct design. The coin on the left showcases a portrait of a person, while the coin on the right depicts a figure holding a cross. Both coins are set against a black background, with a ruler displayed on the right side of the image. The ruler is marked in centimeters, providing a scale for measuring the size of the coins.

The coins themselves appear to be ancient, with visible signs of wear and tear. The portrait on the left coin is rendered in a stylized manner, with bold lines and geometric shapes used to define the features of the subject. The figure on the right coin is depicted in a more naturalistic style, with intricate details such as folds in the clothing and texture on the cross.

The overall effect of the image is one of historical significance, with the coins serving as artifacts from a bygone era. The use of a black background and a ruler adds a sense of precision and measurement to the image, highlighting the importance of these coins as objects of study and analysis.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows two gold coins, each with distinct features and inscriptions. The coin on the left depicts a crowned figure, likely a historical or religious leader, holding a cross and a scepter. The coin on the right shows a figure, possibly an angel, holding a staff and a scroll, with a hole in the center. Both coins have inscriptions in Latin, with the coin on the left reading "DIVS VINI VIV" and the coin on the right reading "VICTORI VICTOR" and "CONO." The coins are displayed against a black background with a ruler for scale, indicating their small size.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows two gold coins displayed against a black background. Each coin has a hole in the middle, and the edges are slightly worn. The coins are circular in shape and have a golden color. The left coin features a person's head in profile, with a cross on the left side and some text around the edge. The right coin depicts a person holding a cross and a rod, with some text around the edge. The coins appear to be old and valuable, possibly from a historical period.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two views of a gold coin against a black background. The coin is circular and has a small hole drilled near the edge on both sides. A ruler with centimeter markings is placed on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin.

On the left coin face, there is a profile of a person, likely a ruler or saint, wearing a crown or headdress. The inscription around the profile contains the words "DHIYS SINIS..." in capital letters. The person depicted appears to be wearing some kind of armor or a decorative collar.

On the right coin face, there is an image of an angel-like figure holding a cross. The inscription reads "VICTORIA" and "CONOS." Below the angel, there is a small plant or floral design.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image features two ancient gold coins displayed against a black background, accompanied by a centimeter ruler on the right. Both coins are circular and display intricate designs and inscriptions typical of the period.

Coin 1 (Left):

  • The obverse side depicts the bust of a figure, likely a ruler or important person, facing forward.
  • Around the edge of the coin, there are inscriptions in a language that is hard to decipher, likely Latin or Greek.
  • A hole has been pierced at the top of the coin, indicating that it may have been repurposed as a pendant.

Coin 2 (Right):

  • The reverse side features the representation of a figure dressed in a tunic, possibly an angel or a saint.
  • The figure stands holding a cross with both hands.
  • Inscriptions are along the edge of the coin.
  • There is a hole at the bottom of the coin, similar to the first one.

Overall Impression:

The coins are well-preserved, showing details of the original relief and inscriptions. The golden color of the coins contrasts strongly with the dark background. The presence of the ruler on the right gives a sense of scale. The coins are likely of significant historical or archaeological value.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of a gold coin, likely from the Byzantine Empire, based on the iconography and style.

Left Side (Obverse):

  • The coin features a bust of a figure facing forward, likely a Byzantine emperor.
  • The figure is depicted wearing a crown and holding a cross scepter in the right hand and a globus cruciger (an orb with a cross) in the left hand.
  • The inscription around the bust is in Greek, partially legible, and appears to include the emperor's name and titles.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • The reverse side depicts a standing figure of an angel, possibly the Archangel Michael, holding a staff or scepter and a globus cruciger.
  • The inscription around the angel is also in Greek, partially legible, and likely includes religious or imperial titles.
  • The design elements and the style of the figures suggest a religious and imperial significance, common in Byzantine coinage.

The coin appears to be well-preserved, with clear details and minimal wear, indicating it might be a significant historical artifact. The scale on the right side of the image provides a reference for the coin's size.

Qwen

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

The image shows two ancient coins placed side by side against a black background. The coins appear to be gold-colored and have intricate designs and inscriptions. The coin on the left features a profile portrait, likely of a historical figure, with inscriptions surrounding it. The coin on the right depicts a figure that could represent a deity or a historical ruler, also with inscriptions. Both coins have a small perforation near the top, suggesting they might have been used as amulets or pendants. On the right side of the image, there is a vertical ruler indicating a size reference in centimeters.

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

This image shows an ancient gold coin displayed in two views: the obverse (front) and the reverse (back). The coin appears to be from the Byzantine Empire, as suggested by the style of the inscriptions and imagery.

Obverse (Left):

  • Central Figure: A profile of a ruler, likely an emperor, facing right. The ruler is depicted with a crown and a beard, wearing a military-style tunic.
  • Inscription: The inscription around the edge is in Greek, reading "DOMINVS NOSTRVS HERACLIUS PERPETVVS AVGVSTVS," which translates to "Our Lord Heraclius, Eternal Augustus." This indicates that the coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Heraclius.

Reverse (Right):

  • Central Figure: A standing figure, possibly an angel or a saint, holding a cross in one hand and a globe in the other. The figure is flanked by two smaller crosses.
  • Inscription: The inscription around the edge reads "VICTORIA AVGG," which translates to "Victory of the Emperors." The smaller inscription below the figure says "CONOB," indicating that the coin was minted in Constantinople.

Additional Features:

  • Material: The coin is made of gold, as indicated by its color and sheen.
  • Condition: The coin shows signs of wear and age, with some details being slightly eroded.
  • Scale: A scale bar on the right side of the image indicates that the coin is approximately 1.5 cm in diameter.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm
a
VICTORIA
20 a
20

Google

cm
cm