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, 1951.31.4.421

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, 1951.31.4.421

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Coin 96.2
Money 96.2
Dime 95.4
Nickel 57.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

no person 99.1
old 97.2
retro 97.2
currency 96.6
ancient 96.5
isolate 95.3
antique 94.7
money 94.6
copper 94.6
change 93.5
rusty 93.4
one 91
worn 90.7
collection 89.5
round out 89.2
metalwork 88.4
cash 88.1
cent 86.6
five 85.8
business 85.1

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

ingot 91.8
block 71
coin 67.9
currency 66.5
money 66.5
coins 54.2
finance 49.9
cash 46.8
banking 45.1
bank 43.1
financial 33
pay 32.7
close 27.5
metal 25.8
collection 25.3
old 25.1
object 25
historical 23.6
wealth 23.4
one 22.4
exchange 20.1
numismatics 19.8
collect 19.7
retro 19.7
economy 19.5
silver 19.5
business 19.5
finances 18.3
vintage 18.2
shield 16.6
round 16.4
change 16.4
cent 15.8
dollar 14.9
gold 14.8
copper 14.7
monetary 14.7
shiny 14.3
penny 13.8
investment 13.8
pound 13.5
commerce 13.1
fastener 12.8
armor 12.6
ancient 12.1
amulet 11.8
payment 11.6
buy 11.3
savings 11.2
two 11
ruble 10.9
closeup 10.8
antique 9.9
market 9.8
restraint 9.6
protective covering 9.5
buckle 9.5
charm 9.3
reverse 8.9
coinage 8.9
symbol 8.8
value 8.7
history 8.1
earthenware 8
currencies 7.9
black 7.8
circle 7.8
states 7.7
us 7.7
rust 7.7
england 7.6
united 7.6

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Chin 96.6
Coin 89.5
Artifact 85.9
Cash 85.2
Currency 84.8
Money 84.3
Nickel 82
Money handling 81.7
Wood 80.2
Circle 75
Font 73.9
Metal 70.5
Ancient history 67
History 66.6
Bronze 66.4
Antique 65.3
Copper 61.8
Collectable 59.7
Carving 57.1
Brass 56.9

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 100
object 100
bronze 92.1
currency 86.8
money 84
metal 80.8
cash 76.6
money handling 75.5
mint 69.3
copper 66.8
nickel 66.6
gold 60.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 99.6%

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 88.3%
close up of a coin 85.9%
a coin on a table 68.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a coin - shaped coin with a man in a hat

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 2025-06-12

This image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely Byzantine. On the left side, the obverse depicts a frontal bust of an emperor or ruler wearing a crown or helmet. The figure has stylized facial features and is dressed in elaborate robes with visible detailing. Surrounding the bust are inscriptions, though some portions may be worn or unclear.

On the right side, the reverse features bold inscriptions in the center, dominated by a large "M" symbol, which was commonly used on Byzantine coins to denote 40 nummi or a similar denomination. Surrounding the "M" are additional inscriptions, including "ANNO" (year) and what appears to be the numeral "XII," which likely refers to the year of minting within the ruler's reign. At the bottom edge are more inscriptions suggesting the mint location, potentially "NIKO" for Nicomedia. The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper and shows signs of age and wear.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image features two sides of a Byzantine coin. On the left side, the coin displays a bust of an emperor. The emperor is depicted with a helmet or a crown, facing forward. He is wearing an ornate robe with distinctive patterns and holding a cross.

The right side of the image shows the reverse of the coin, featuring a large central "M" with a cross above it. To the left of the "M" is the inscription "ANNO," and at the bottom, the letters seem to spell out "NIKO," possibly indicating that Nikomedia was involved as the minting city. There are additional symbols and markings around the "M," including what appears to be "XII" to the right, likely denoting a regnal year.

The coin has a reddish-brown hue, indicating it is likely made of bronze or a similar material. A ruler is present along the right side of the image, intended to provide a scale, with markings in centimeters that suggest the coin is a few centimeters in diameter.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows two ancient coins. The coins appear to be made of copper or a copper alloy and have a rustic, weathered appearance. On one side, there is an intricate design featuring what looks like a figure or symbol. On the other side, there is text in an ancient script, possibly Greek or Latin. The coins have a circular shape and seem to be from an ancient civilization, though I cannot identify any specific individuals or provide more details about their origin or meaning without making assumptions.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This image shows an ancient seal or medallion with a reddish-brown patina. It appears to be made of clay or terracotta and is oval in shape. The seal contains carved or impressed designs and what looks like text or symbols. There's a ruler or measurement scale shown on the right side of the image, indicating this is likely a photograph taken for archaeological or museum documentation purposes. The background is black, which helps highlight the details of the artifact. The surface shows signs of age and wear, with some textural variations across its face. This type of seal would have historically been used to make impressions in clay or wax, often for official or administrative purposes.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a coin, showcasing both its front and back sides. The coin's front side features an image of a man's head, adorned with a crown, and a cross situated below him. The inscription "ANNO" is visible above the cross, while "NICO" is inscribed below it.

The coin's back side displays the letters "M B" prominently, accompanied by additional inscriptions that are less legible. A ruler is positioned vertically along the right edge of the image, with the measurement "cm" indicated at the bottom.

The background of the image is black, providing a clear contrast to the coin's details. Overall, the image appears to be a historical artifact, possibly a relic from an ancient civilization, with the coin serving as a tangible representation of a bygone era.

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

The image presents a coin with two sides, each featuring distinct designs. The left side of the coin depicts a person wearing a crown and holding a cross, while the right side displays a large "M" accompanied by various letters and symbols.

Key Features:

  • Coin Design: The coin has two sides, each with unique designs.
  • Left Side: A person wearing a crown and holding a cross is depicted.
  • Right Side: A large "M" is accompanied by various letters and symbols.
  • Background: The background of the image is black, providing a clear contrast to the coin's design.
  • Ruler: A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, indicating the coin's size.

Conclusion:
The image showcases a coin with intricate designs on both sides, set against a black background. The ruler provides context for the coin's size, making it easier to appreciate the details of the design.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts two ancient coins, each with distinct features. The coin on the left showcases an image of a person, likely a historical figure, wearing a crown and holding a cross. The coin on the right features a Latin inscription that reads "AM NIB NOS," which could be a reference to a specific event, person, or location. The coins appear to be made of bronze and have a worn-out appearance, suggesting their age and historical significance. The image is set against a black background, with a ruler on the right side for scale.

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

The image shows two old coins, likely from the Byzantine Empire, placed on a black background. The coins are brown in color and have a worn-out appearance, indicating their age. The coin on the left has a portrait of a person, possibly a ruler, on the front side, and some text written in Greek. The coin on the right has a cross symbol and the letters "M" and "N" on the front side, and some text written in Greek on the back side.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of a Byzantine coin against a black background. There is a ruler to the right of the coin. Both sides of the coin are bronze in color and show a good amount of wear.

One side depicts the bust of a Byzantine ruler facing front. The ruler wears a crown and his garment appears to be a tunic or a form of armor. There is some sort of inscription behind the ruler that is illegible because of wear.

The other side of the coin depicts a large "M" shape. There is also more illegible text on the coin.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of a Byzantine bronze coin, likely from the 6th or 7th century AD.

Obverse (Left Side):

  • Features the bust of a Byzantine emperor, wearing a crown.
  • The emperor's face is depicted in a stylized manner typical of the period.
  • Around the emperor's head is an inscription.

Reverse (Right Side):

  • Displays a large "M", which likely denotes the denomination (likely a "folles" or "nummi").
  • There are inscriptions on the sides.

Overall Appearance:

  • The coins have a weathered and worn appearance, as expected for their age.
  • The bronze has a reddish-brown patina, typical of ancient coins.
  • A ruler is on the right side, in centimeters.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts both sides of an ancient coin.

Left Side (Obverse):

  • The coin features a portrait of a figure facing forward. The figure is adorned with a crown or a headpiece.
  • There are inscriptions around the portrait, which appear to be in Greek or Latin.
  • Below the portrait, there is a depiction of a structure, possibly a building or an altar, with a cross on top, indicating a possible Christian context.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • The reverse side of the coin features a large letter "M" in the center.
  • Surrounding the "M" are several other letters, which are likely part of an inscription. The letters visible include "ANNO" and "B" along with other characters that are harder to discern.
  • The overall design and lettering suggest that this coin may be from the Byzantine Empire or another historical period where such coinage was common.

Additional Observations:

  • The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, given its reddish-brown color.
  • The condition of the coin shows signs of wear, which is typical for ancient coins.
  • There is a scale on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin.

This coin likely has historical and numismatic significance, potentially providing insights into the cultural, religious, and economic aspects of the period it was minted in.

Qwen

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

The image shows two sides of a coin, likely of historical significance, displayed against a black background. The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, showing signs of age and wear, with a brownish patina.

The obverse (front) of the coin features a profile portrait of a bearded figure, possibly a ruler or deity, wearing a crown. The figure is facing to the right, and there is a cross symbol near the top of the coin. The inscription around the edge of the obverse is partially legible, with some letters and symbols that might be in Greek or Latin.

The reverse (back) of the coin has a vertical column or pillar with a cross at the top. The inscription around the edge reads "ANNO 212," which translates to "In the Year 212," likely referring to a specific year in the Roman calendar. The lower part of the reverse also has some additional symbols and letters, but they are less clear.

The coin is accompanied by a ruler on the right side of the image, which appears to be a centimeter scale, indicating the size of the coin. The overall appearance and inscriptions suggest that this coin is from the Roman Empire, possibly from the 3rd century AD, a time when the Roman Empire was in a period of significant political and economic changes.

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Byzantine Empire, based on the style and imagery.

On the left side (obverse):

  • There is a portrait of a person wearing a crown, possibly an emperor or other important figure.
  • The figure is shown in profile, facing right.
  • There is a cross near the figure, suggesting a Christian influence.
  • The text around the edge is in a script that appears to be Greek.

On the right side (reverse):

  • There is a prominent cross, which is a common symbol in Byzantine coinage.
  • Below the cross, there is text in Greek, which likely includes a date and other inscriptions.
  • The text includes a number that appears to be a date or a regnal year.

The coin appears to be made of a copper alloy and has a reddish-brown patina, indicating age and oxidation. The scale on the right side of the image indicates the size of the coin.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm
NIKO
DEZZI
ANA