Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Gadara under Gordian III

Date

239-240

People

Coin Constituent: Gordian III, Roman r. 238 - 244 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929, 1982.100.57

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Gadara under Gordian III

People

Coin Constituent: Gordian III, Roman r. 238 - 244 CE

Date

239-240

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929, 1982.100.57

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-06

Rust 95
Nature 86.7
Outdoors 86.7
Astronomy 86.7
Night 86.7
Outer Space 86.7
Space 86.7
Universe 86.7
Coin 82.3
Money 82.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

rusty 99.6
no person 99.4
iron 98.3
industry 97.1
rust 96.7
round out 95.5
old 94.9
heavy 94.8
copper 94.6
retro 92.2
worn 91.6
stranded 91.3
disjunct 91
dark 89.8
steel 89.2
ancient 88.9
dirty 88.5
nature 84.2
isolate 83.8
antique 81.7

Imagga
created on 2022-05-06

ingot 27.9
planet 26.8
currency 24.3
money 23.9
coins 22.2
block 21.6
moon 21.5
coin 21
close 20.6
round 19.9
object 16.9
black 16.9
finance 16.1
old 16.1
cash 15.6
food 14.6
bank 14.4
spice 13.4
space 13.2
astronomy 12.7
night 12.4
celestial body 12.1
banking 12
collection 11.7
dark 11.7
science 11.6
closeup 11.5
brown 11.1
historical 10.4
crater 10.1
healthy 10.1
full 10.1
numismatics 9.9
collect 9.9
retro 9.9
universe 9.8
cosmos 9.7
metal 9.7
pay 9.6
fruit 9.4
satellite 9.2
earth 9.2
fastener 9.2
orbit 8.8
copper 8.8
natural 8.7
ancient 8.7
circle 8.5
earthenware 8.5
globe 8.3
sky 8.3
one 8.2
financial 8
ruble 7.9
lunar 7.9
penny 7.9
fresh 7.9
solar 7.8
stone 7.7
health 7.7
tasty 7.5
nut 7.5
delicious 7.4
sphere 7.4
global 7.3
sun 7.3
screw 7.1
surface 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-06

Brown 98
Artifact 86.1
Coin 85.7
Currency 84.3
Money 81.3
Wood 77.6
Circle 77.3
Nickel 73.6
Font 71.2
Metal 69.9
History 65.9
Ancient history 64.8
Copper 64
Antique 63.2
Bronze 62.6
Collectable 62
Cash 54.8

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-06

coin 98.7
bronze 65.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Moon 86.7%

AWS Rekognition

Moon 80.1%

Clarifai

Coin 99.7%

Clarifai

Coin 99.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-06

food drinks 96.3%
paintings art 3.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-06

a close up of a coin 77.8%
close up of a coin 74.3%
a coin on a table 48.5%

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 crown on it

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

two coins with the image of a woman on one side

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a historical coin with two sides visible (obverse and reverse).

  • Left Side (Obverse): Features a profile portrait of an individual, likely a Roman emperor or notable figure, facing to the right. Surrounding the portrait is text that appears worn, but seems to consist of inscriptions identifying the figure or their authority. The coin's surface shows corrosion and wear, suggesting age.

  • Right Side (Reverse): Displays what appears to be a structure or symbolic imagery, possibly a design that includes columns or architectural elements, along with inscriptions. The text is faint but might hold details about the coin's provenance or purpose. The surface is similarly aged, with signs of corrosion.

The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper, judging by its reddish-brown coloration and patina, characteristic of ancient coins. A scale on the right indicates its small physical size, suggesting it may have been part of a Roman or earlier currency system.

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient bronze coin. On the left side, there is the obverse of the coin, which appears to feature a profile portrait of a man, likely an emperor or ruler, facing to the right. The edge of the coin contains an inscription, although it is worn and difficult to fully decipher.

On the right side of the image is the reverse of the coin. It appears to depict a structure or an object, possibly architectural like an altar or building, with inscriptions both above and around the central image. The details are worn, and the text is hard to read, suggesting aged wear over time.

The background is black, and the coin itself has a reddish-brown patina, typical of bronze with oxidation. A scale with markings in centimeters is visible on the right side of the image, indicating the coin's size relative to the measurement lines.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. The coin appears to be made of a reddish-brown material, likely copper or bronze. On one side, there is an image that appears to be a profile of a person's head. On the other side, there is an inscription or text that is difficult to make out clearly. The coin has an aged and weathered appearance, suggesting it is an artifact from a historical period.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This image shows both sides of what appears to be an ancient or historical copper or bronze coin. The coin has a reddish-brown patina typical of aged copper, and shows significant wear and corrosion. The obverse (front) side appears to have a portrait or bust, while the reverse (back) side seems to have some text or inscription and possibly architectural elements, though the details are somewhat worn and difficult to make out clearly. There's a measurement scale visible on the right side of the image, indicating this is likely a professional numismatic (coin collecting/studying) photograph. The black background provides good contrast for examining the coin's details.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, each with a distinct design and inscription.

  • Coin on the Left
    • The coin on the left features a circular shape with a brownish-red patina.
    • It has a raised edge, indicating that it was once attached to a string or cord.
    • The coin's surface is adorned with various symbols and markings, including what appears to be a cross or a plus sign in the center.
    • The inscription around the edge of the coin is illegible due to wear and tear.
  • Coin on the Right
    • The coin on the right also has a circular shape and a brownish-red patina.
    • It has a similar raised edge as the left coin.
    • The surface of this coin is more worn than the left one, making it difficult to discern any specific symbols or markings.
    • The inscription around the edge of the coin is also illegible.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient coins with distinct designs and inscriptions, despite their worn condition. The coins' circular shape, raised edges, and brownish-red patina suggest that they may have been used for ceremonial or ritual purposes. However, without further analysis or restoration, it is challenging to determine the exact meaning or significance of the symbols and markings on the coins.

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

The image features two sides of an ancient coin, with a ruler on the right side for scale. The coin is circular and appears to be made of bronze or copper, with a reddish-brown color and a rough texture.

The left side of the coin has a profile of a man's head, possibly a Roman emperor, facing right. The right side of the coin has an image of a ship, possibly a galley, with oars and a sail. The ship is facing right, and there are some illegible letters or symbols above and below it.

The ruler on the right side of the image has markings in centimeters, ranging from 0 to 3 cm. The background of the image is black, which helps to highlight the details of the coin. Overall, the image suggests that the coin is an ancient Roman coin, possibly from the 1st or 2nd century AD, and that it may have been used as currency or as a commemorative token.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows two ancient coins. The coins are brownish in color, and the edges of the coins are slightly worn. The coins are placed on a black background, and a ruler is placed on the right side of the image. The ruler is used to measure the size of the coins. The ruler has a white line on it. The coins have a design on them. The design on the coins is of a person and a ship.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows two ancient Roman coins displayed against a black background. The coins are circular in shape and have a reddish-brown patina, suggesting they are made of bronze or a similar alloy. One coin features a profile portrait of a Roman emperor, likely Marcus Aurelius, with intricate details such as his hair and facial features. The other coin depicts a chariot with a figure riding it, possibly representing a triumphal procession. The coins have some wear and scratches, indicating their age and historical significance. The image also includes a ruler on the right side, marked with centimeters, providing a sense of scale for the coins.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of a corroded, bronze-colored coin resting on a black background with a centimeter scale on the right. The coin is viewed from both sides to reveal its design.

On one side, there is a profile of a figure, potentially a ruler or notable individual, facing to the left. The features are worn, but the shape of the head and neck is still discernible. Around the profile, there appears to be remnants of an inscription or border, though heavily deteriorated.

The reverse side of the coin features a design with horizontal lines that may represent text or a symbolic pattern. There's a structure or figure above these lines, although its precise details are obscured by corrosion.

The overall condition of the coin suggests it is an antique artifact, likely of significant age and possibly archaeological value. The corrosion indicates exposure to the elements or burial conditions for a prolonged period.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of an ancient Roman coin, laid out side-by-side. The coin is made of a reddish-brown metal, possibly copper or bronze, and has a circular shape, though the edges are somewhat irregular and worn.

The left side of the coin shows a portrait of a person in profile, likely an emperor or other important figure. The portrait is detailed with features like a nose, eye, and hair, but the details are partially obscured due to the coin's age and wear. The image is surrounded by what appears to be an inscription, though it is difficult to read.

The right side of the coin also has an inscription, with several lines of text, as well as a depiction of what appears to be a ship. The details are still partially visible despite the age and wear on the coin.

A centimeter ruler is in the background, and shows the size of the coins.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper, given its reddish-brown coloration.

Left Side (Obverse):

  • The obverse side of the coin features a profile portrait of a person facing to the right.
  • The portrait appears to be of a male figure, possibly a ruler or significant individual, as is common on ancient coins.
  • The details of the face are somewhat worn, but you can still discern the facial features.
  • There are inscriptions around the edge of the coin, but they are not entirely clear due to wear and corrosion.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • The reverse side depicts a galley, a type of ancient ship with multiple oars.
  • The galley is shown with several oars extending outward, indicating movement or action.
  • Above the galley, there are inscriptions, likely identifying the issuing authority or the ruler.
  • The inscriptions are partially legible, with some letters more visible than others.

General Observations:

  • The coin shows signs of wear and corrosion, indicating its age and use over time.
  • The presence of a ruler's portrait and a galley suggests it could be from a maritime or seafaring civilization, possibly from the Roman or Greek era.
  • The scale on the right side of the image indicates the size of the coin, which appears to be relatively small.

This coin is likely of historical significance, providing insights into the culture, governance, and economy of the period it was minted.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely of historical significance. The coin appears to be made of a reddish-brown material, possibly bronze or a similar metal, and is heavily corroded, indicating its age. The surface of the coin is rough and uneven, with visible wear and tear.

On the left side of the image, the coin is shown from the obverse (front) side, which is typically where the image of a person or significant figure appears. The surface is smooth with some raised details that are difficult to discern due to the corrosion.

On the right side, the coin is shown from the reverse (back) side, which often contains inscriptions or symbols. The surface here is rougher, and there are visible inscriptions that seem to be in an ancient script, possibly of a specific historical language. The inscription is arranged in a horizontal line and is quite faded, making it challenging to read clearly from this image. The coin is placed against a black background, and there is a scale on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin in centimeters. The scale helps to estimate the coin's diameter, which appears to be around 1.5 cm.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. The coin appears to be heavily corroded and oxidized, with a reddish-brown patina covering its surface.

  • Left Side (Obverse): This side of the coin features a partial profile of a figure, possibly a ruler or deity, facing left. The details are quite worn, making it difficult to discern specific features. The background is filled with corrosion and oxidation.

  • Right Side (Reverse): This side of the coin has some inscriptions and possibly a symbol or design, but the corrosion makes it hard to read or identify clearly. There are some faint letters and lines that might be part of a legend or a design.

A scale bar on the right side of the image indicates that the coin is approximately 1.5 cm in diameter. The overall condition of the coin suggests it is quite old and has been exposed to the elements for a long time.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm
cm