Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Justinian I

Date

540-541 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, 1951.31.4.434

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Justinian I

People

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

Date

540-541 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.434

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Dime 98.7
Coin 98.7
Money 98.7
Nickel 98.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 99.5
metalwork 99.4
money 98
one 97.2
sculpture 97.1
ancient 97
currency 95.9
change 94.1
retro 93.7
isolate 92
wealth 91.7
old 91.4
people 90.6
cash 90.4
copper 90
eagle 88.5
reverse 88.1
antique 86.9
business 86.5
five 86.4

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

coin 67.9
currency 66.6
money 64.8
ingot 63.1
coins 56.1
block 49.8
finance 49.1
cash 45.9
bank 44.3
banking 43.3
shield 29.6
pay 28.8
collection 28
financial 26.8
close 25.7
metal 25
object 25
one 23.2
old 23.1
armor 23.1
silver 22.2
wealth 21.6
collect 20.7
exchange 20.1
numismatics 19.8
historical 19.8
retro 19.7
economy 19.5
business 18.3
dollar 17.7
protective covering 17.5
change 16.4
buckle 15.6
savings 15
cent 14.8
fastener 14.3
brass 14.2
vintage 14.1
monetary 13.7
finances 13.5
shiny 12.7
pound 12.6
gold 12.4
covering 11.9
copper 11.8
circle 11.7
market 11.6
memorial 11.3
round 11.3
commerce 11.2
investment 11
penny 10.9
restraint 10.7
ancient 10.4
buy 10.4
symbol 10.1
ruble 9.9
states 9.7
us 9.7
payment 9.6
closeup 8.8
black 8.4
rich 8.4
amulet 8.4
antique 8.2
device 8.2
conceptual 8
reverse 7.9
liberty 7.9
structure 7.8
circular 7.8
crisis 7.8
invest 7.7
treasure 7.7
rust 7.7
united 7.6
stock 7.5
single 7.4
shine 7.4
earth 7.3
icon 7.1
decor 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Coin 88.1
Currency 85
Artifact 84.2
Grey 84
Nickel 83.2
Money 82.3
Font 78.7
Circle 74.5
Money handling 71.7
Metal 70.6
Collectable 70.1
Cash 66.3
History 65.2
Antique 65.1
Souvenir 63.4
Bronze 62.1
Fashion accessory 62.1
Lead 61.8
Ancient history 61.5
Macro photography 53.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 100
object 100
currency 90.3
money 87.3
cash 84.2
mint 83.7
metal 81.8
money handling 77.1
bronze 77
silver 76.2
nickel 76

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 99.4%

Clarifai

Coin 99.4%

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 87.7%
close up of a coin 85.1%
a coin on a surface 75.6%

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 picture of a woman

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

two coins with the letters m and m on them

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts both sides of a Byzantine coin. On the left side, the coin features an ornate design with inscriptions encircling the raised central image, which includes a cross and geometric detail. On the right side is a large "M" surrounded by additional inscriptions and a small cross above it. Below the "M," the letters "NIK" are visible, likely indicating its minting location as Nicomedia. The coin's dark patina suggests it is made of bronze or a similar metal, and fine detail indicates careful craftsmanship. A scale is visible on the right for measurements in centimeters.

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

The image depicts two sides of an ancient coin. The coin seems to be of a copper or bronze material. On the left side, there is an inscription encircling a central image, which includes a figure holding a cross. The text appears to be a form of ancient script, possibly Greek or Latin. On the right side of the image, the other side of the coin features a large letter "M" in the center, flanked by other symbols or letters. Below the "M" are additional inscriptions or abbreviations, and to the left is a cross symbol. The coin has a dark, aged patina consistent with historical artifacts. There are also scale markings alongside the right edge of the image indicating the size in centimeters.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. On one side, there appears to be a portrait of a person, possibly a ruler or important figure. The other side depicts a symbol or design, which could be a religious or cultural motif. The coin has an aged and weathered appearance, indicating it is an artifact from a historical period. The image provides a glimpse into the artistic and numismatic traditions of the past.

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

This appears to be an ancient coin or seal photographed against a black background with a measurement scale on the right side. The object is oval or circular in shape and appears to be made of metal, likely bronze or copper given its dark patina. The surface shows signs of age and wear, with some corrosion or oxidation visible. There appears to be some kind of inscription or design embossed on its surface, though the details are somewhat difficult to make out due to the wear and aging of the piece. The image has been taken in a professional manner, likely in a museum or archaeological context, as evidenced by the measurement scale included in the photograph.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, likely from the Roman Empire, set against a black background with a ruler for scale.

  • Coin on the left:
    • The coin features a portrait of a woman, possibly a Roman empress or goddess, facing right.
    • The woman is depicted wearing a crown and has long hair.
    • The inscription "ANNAE F" is visible above the woman's head, indicating that the coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD).
    • The coin is made of bronze and has a diameter of approximately 2.5 cm.
  • Coin on the right:
    • The coin bears the image of a large letter "M" with a smaller letter "I" underneath it.
    • The inscription "ANTONINVS AVG" is visible around the edge of the coin, indicating that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius.
    • The coin is also made of bronze and has a diameter of approximately 2.5 cm.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient Roman coins, one featuring a portrait of a woman and the other bearing the image of a large letter "M". Both coins are made of bronze and have a diameter of approximately 2.5 cm. The coins were likely minted during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD) and feature inscriptions that provide information about their origin and purpose.

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

The image presents a coin with two sides, each featuring distinct designs. The left side of the coin showcases a bust of a person, while the right side displays a large letter "M" surrounded by smaller letters. A ruler is positioned to the right of the coin, providing a scale for measurement.

The coin itself appears to be made of metal and has a dark coloration, suggesting that it may be an ancient or historical artifact. The presence of the ruler implies that the image is intended for educational or informational purposes, perhaps to illustrate the size and design of the coin.

Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the coin's design and features, making it useful for those interested in numismatics or history.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows two ancient coins, one on the left and one on the right. The coin on the left has a circular shape with a slightly raised rim. It features an image of a person wearing a crown and holding a staff, along with some text that is difficult to read due to the coin's age and wear. The coin on the right has a more intricate design, with a cross in the center and some additional text and symbols around it. Both coins appear to be made of bronze and have a worn and aged appearance, suggesting that they are quite old.

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

The image shows two ancient coins, possibly Roman, placed on a black background. The coins are circular in shape and have a worn appearance, indicating their age. The coin on the left features a portrait of a person, possibly an emperor or a ruler, wearing a crown and a robe. The coin on the right has an intricate design with the letter "M" prominently displayed in the center. Both coins have a ruler on the right side to provide a sense of scale.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-14

The image shows two views of an ancient coin against a black background. To the right of the coins is a ruler marked in centimeters, providing a sense of scale.

The coin on the left shows a portrait of a person wearing a headdress, surrounded by what appears to be an inscription. The portrait and inscription are slightly worn, but the details are still visible. The right-hand coin features a large "M" symbol in the center, flanked by symbols on either side. The letters "NIK" are inscribed below the "M."

The coins are dark in color, indicating they may be made of bronze or another metal that has aged over time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-14

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases two sides of a bronze or copper coin, likely an ancient artifact. The coin is set against a stark black background, with a metric ruler positioned along the right edge for scale.

Obverse (Front):

  • Displays a bust of a figure, possibly a ruler or significant historical person. The portrait is in profile, facing right, wearing a helmet and possibly some jewelry or a diadem.
  • The bust is surrounded by an inscription, which appears to be text in a foreign script. The script's arrangement curves around the edge of the coin, seemingly framing the central image.

Reverse (Back):

  • Features a large, central letter, the Greek letter "M," signifying "M" meaning "5000" in Roman numeration system.
  • Small crosses are placed above and below the letter.
  • There's another inscription at the bottom, possibly more text or a date related to the coin's origin.
  • The background of the image is ornamented with a star-like pattern.

Overall Impression:

  • The coin is weathered, with a patina characteristic of age. Its surface shows signs of oxidation, common in ancient metal objects.
  • The overall impression is of a valuable historical artifact, likely from the Byzantine era, given the prominence of the Greek letter "M" and cross.
  • The image's composition is well-lit and presents the coin with detail, possibly for study or cataloging purposes.

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 Roman, given the style and iconography.

Left Side (Obverse):

  • The obverse features a bust of a figure facing forward, possibly an emperor or empress, wearing a helmet or crown.
  • The figure appears to be wearing armor or a cuirass, which is typical of Roman emperors depicted on coins.
  • There are inscriptions around the bust, though they are partially worn and difficult to read fully. The visible parts of the inscription seem to be in Latin.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • The reverse side depicts a standing figure, possibly a deity or an allegorical representation, holding a staff or scepter and a globe or orb.
  • There are inscriptions around the figure, with the word "AUGG" visible at the bottom, which is an abbreviation commonly used on Roman coins.
  • The figure is standing within a structure that appears to be an arch or a temple.

The coin shows signs of wear, indicating it has been in circulation. The images and inscriptions are typical of Roman coinage, which often featured portraits of rulers on the obverse and symbolic or religious imagery on the reverse.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image shows two ancient coins placed side by side against a dark background.

The coin on the left features an engraved portrait of a male figure wearing a helmet with a cross on it and a crown, suggesting it could be a depiction of a Roman emperor. Above the portrait, there is a Latin inscription that reads "STILICLUS IVS," which is the name of Emperor Justinian I. Below the portrait, there is a Latin inscription that reads "ANDISPANVS," which likely refers to the mint or place of issue. The design includes a cross and a crown, indicating imperial significance.

The coin on the right has an inscription that reads "P M" and "P M," which typically stands for "Pater Patriae," a title given to emperors in ancient Rome. Below the inscription, there is a Latin word that appears to be "TOLC."

The coins appear to be of historical significance, likely dating from the Byzantine Empire, given the style of the portraits and the Latin inscriptions. The presence of crosses and crowns further supports this. The dark background and the ruler on the right side of the image provide a sense of scale for the coins.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Byzantine Empire, displayed against a black background with a scale bar on the right side for size reference.

Obverse (left side):

  • The coin features a portrait of a crowned figure, likely an emperor, facing right.
  • The figure is wearing a diadem and a long, draped garment.
  • Above the figure's head is a cross.
  • There is an inscription around the edge of the coin, which appears to be in Greek or Latin, though the specific text is not fully legible in the image.

Reverse (right side):

  • The reverse side of the coin depicts a figure, possibly a Christian symbol or an angel, holding a staff or spear.
  • The figure is also wearing a long, draped garment.
  • There is another inscription around the edge, which is also not fully legible in the image.
  • Below the figure, there is a smaller inscription or symbol.

The coin appears to be made of a dark metal, possibly bronze or a similar alloy, and shows signs of age and wear. The scale bar indicates that the coin is approximately 2 centimeters in diameter.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

SULS
SULS