Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Trebonianus Gallus and Volusian

Date

251-253 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Trebonianus Gallus, Roman r. 251-253 CE

Coin Constituent: Volusian, Roman r. 251 - 253 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection, Department of the Classics, Harvard University, 2008.115.304

Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Trebonianus Gallus and Volusian

People

Coin Constituent: Trebonianus Gallus, Roman r. 251-253 CE

Coin Constituent: Volusian, Roman r. 251 - 253 CE

Date

251-253 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection, Department of the Classics, Harvard University, 2008.115.304

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-06

Coin 92
Money 92
Bronze 73
Nickel 59.1
Dime 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 99.6
metalwork 98.1
ancient 97.5
iron 96.6
rusty 95.2
prehistoric 94.5
one 93
round out 92.9
nature 92.9
isolate 92.1
sculpture 91.1
art 91.1
desktop 90.5
symbol 90.5
heavy 89.9
closeup 88.8
medicine 88.6
industry 88.6
retro 87.3
disjunct 86.7

Imagga
created on 2022-05-06

abalone 100
gastropod 100
mollusk 90.6
invertebrate 61.7
earth 40.2
globe 38.9
planet 34
sphere 29.5
organism 28.5
world 28.4
global 27.4
space 26.4
round 19
moon 18.6
currency 18
money 17.9
map 17.7
cloud 17.2
ball 16.6
cash 16.5
3d 16.3
universe 15.6
object 15.4
finance 15.2
black 15
astronomy 14.7
close 14.3
science 13.4
design 13
circle 12.9
collection 12.6
continent 12.6
sea 12.5
night 12.4
graphic 12.4
art 12.3
banking 12
cosmos 11.7
bank 11.7
ocean 11.6
coins 11.6
geography 11.6
coin 11.5
solar 10.7
environment 9.9
collect 9.8
financial 9.8
old 9.8
galaxy 9.7
conceptual 9.7
ceramic ware 9.6
pay 9.6
stars 9.4
historical 9.4
bowl 9.3
land 9.2
data 9.1
business 9.1
retro 9
sky 8.9
digital 8.9
sun 8.9
creative 8.8
circular 8.8
atmosphere 8.7
north 8.6
decorative 8.4
economy 8.4
dark 8.4
form 8.3
texture 8.3
fantasy 8.1
star 8.1
water 8
decoration 8
surface 7.9
numismatics 7.9
ellipse 7.9
outer 7.9
satellite 7.9
orbit 7.9
shield 7.8
communication 7.6
element 7.4
horizon 7.2
decor 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-06

Coin 87.3
Artifact 81.1
Money 80.9
Currency 80.3
Wood 77.7
Nickel 76
Circle 75.1
Tree 74.7
Font 69.1
Metal 68.9
Fashion accessory 67.1
Bronze 63.7
Antique 63.3
Rock 61.4
Art 61
History 60.5
Ancient history 57
Trunk 52
Brass 50.4

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-06

coin 86.4
mollusk 86.3

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-06

a close up of a coin 72.1%
close up of a coin 67.3%
a coin on a table 43.4%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a close up of a coin with a coin -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image shows both sides of an ancient coin, likely made of bronze or copper alloy, displaying signs of age and wear.

Obverse (Left side):

  • Features the profile of a figure, possibly a Roman emperor or authority, facing right.
  • The figure is adorned with a laurel wreath on their head.
  • Surrounding the profile are inscriptions in Latin, though the letters are partially worn and faint.

Reverse (Right side):

  • Depicts an architectural structure or possibly a Roman military standard, though the details are corroded and difficult to decipher.
  • More Latin inscriptions encircle the reverse image, but similar to the obverse, they are eroded and difficult to read.

The coin has a greenish-brown patina indicative of oxidation over time. A scale with centimeter markings is visible on the right, likely for reference and measurement.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image shows two sides of an ancient Roman coin.

The coin on the left features a bust of an emperor with a laurel wreath on his head, facing to the left. The inscription around the bust reads "IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG," which identifies the emperor as Probus, who reigned from 276 to 282 AD. The coin is heavily worn and has a green and brown patina due to age and oxidation.

The coin on the right displays a different scene, though it is not clear due to the wear and corrosion. There appears to be some kind of structure or figure, with the inscription "S C" visible, which typically stands for "Senatus Consulto," indicating that the coin was minted by decree of the Roman Senate. The rest of the inscription is difficult to discern because of the coin's condition.

Overall, the coin shows significant signs of wear and corrosion, typical for ancient currency, which has changed its color and diminished the clarity of its details. The small scale on the right side of the image suggests a measurement tool, likely used to provide perspective on the coin's size.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image presents a coin, likely from ancient times, with a circular shape and a worn appearance. The coin features an embossed image on both sides, although the details are somewhat obscured due to its age and condition.

Coin Details:

  • Shape: Circular
  • Appearance: Worn
  • Embossed Image: Present on both sides

Background:

  • Color: Black
  • Measurement Scale: White lines on the right side, indicating measurements in centimeters

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the coin is an artifact from a historical period, possibly ancient Rome or another civilization. The worn appearance and embossed images indicate that the coin has been handled and used extensively over time. The measurement scale on the right side of the image provides a sense of scale, allowing the viewer to appreciate the size of the coin.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image presents two ancient coins, likely from the Roman Empire, with a ruler on the right side for scale. The coins are positioned side by side, with the left coin facing forward and the right coin facing backward.

Coin Details:

  • Front Side (Left Coin): The front side of the coin features an embossed image of a person's head, possibly a Roman emperor or deity. The inscription around the edge is partially legible, with the words "IMP CAESAR" visible at the top. The coin has a worn, weathered appearance, suggesting it has been buried for centuries.
  • Back Side (Right Coin): The back side of the coin displays an embossed image of a building or structure, possibly a temple or monument. The inscription around the edge is also partially legible, with the words "P M TR P COS III" visible at the top. Like the front side, the back side of the coin has a worn, weathered appearance.

Ruler:

  • Scale: A ruler is placed on the right side of the image, providing a scale for measuring the size of the coins. The ruler is marked in centimeters, with each line representing 1 cm.
  • Measurement: Based on the ruler, the diameter of each coin is approximately 2-3 cm.

Background:

  • Color: The background of the image is a solid black color, which helps to highlight the details of the coins.
  • Texture: The background has a smooth, even texture, which suggests that it may be a digital image or a photograph taken against a black backdrop.

Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the two ancient coins, allowing viewers to examine their features and inscriptions up close. The inclusion of a ruler provides a useful reference point for measuring the size of the coins, and the black background helps to emphasize their details.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image displays two ancient bronze coins, each featuring a detailed profile portrait of a Roman emperor. The coins are worn and tarnished, indicating their age and the passage of time. The emperor's head is depicted in profile, with a prominent nose, short hair, and a beard, characteristic of Roman portraiture. The coins bear inscriptions in Latin, which are partially legible, suggesting they were minted during the Roman Empire. The coins are placed on a black background, with a ruler marked in centimeters on the right side, providing a sense of scale. The coins' surfaces show signs of corrosion and wear, with some areas having a greenish patina, typical of bronze coins that have been buried for centuries.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows two ancient coins. The coins are greenish-brown in color and have a circular shape. The coins are placed on a black background, and the front and back sides of the coins are shown. The coins have some text written on them in a foreign language. The coins have a design of a person's head on them. The coins are probably made of bronze.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of a worn, tarnished ancient coin against a black background. A centimeter scale is positioned to the right.

The coin's obverse (left side) features a bust facing left. The inscription, which is hard to read due to the coin's condition, arcs around the edge above the portrait.

The reverse (right side) shows what appears to be architectural elements, possibly a structure or building. An inscription curves around the upper edge of the coin, also difficult to discern.

The coin's texture is rough and pitted with a green patina. There are signs of wear and corrosion, consistent with age.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image displays two sides of an ancient Roman coin. They are placed on a black background, and a ruler is positioned along the right edge to provide a scale.

  • Overall Appearance: The coins are circular but somewhat irregular in shape, with visible signs of wear and oxidation. The surface has a mix of green and reddish-brown hues, indicating the material is likely bronze or a similar copper alloy, with some copper corrosion (verdigris).

  • Obverse (Left Coin): On one side of the coin, there's a portrait of a figure, likely an emperor or a prominent person, in profile. There is a clear inscription surrounding the portrait, but the details are challenging to read due to wear and corrosion.

  • Reverse (Right Coin): The other side of the coin shows a structure, which appears to be a building or a temple, and inscriptions around it. As with the obverse, the details are obscured.

  • Overall Condition: Both coins appear to be quite old and well-worn. The level of detail has been eroded over time.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows two sides of an ancient Roman coin. The coin appears to be made of bronze and has a greenish patina, indicating it has been exposed to oxidation over time.

On the left side of the image (obverse):

  • The coin features a profile bust of a person facing right.
  • The inscription around the edge is partially visible and appears to be in Latin.
  • The person depicted is likely a Roman emperor or significant figure, but the exact identity is not clear from the image alone.

On the right side of the image (reverse):

  • The coin shows a standing figure, possibly a deity or another significant figure.
  • The inscription around the edge is also partially visible and in Latin.
  • There are some additional symbols or letters visible near the figure, which might provide more context about the coin's origin or purpose.

The coin shows signs of wear and corrosion, which is typical for ancient coins that have been in circulation or buried for a long period. The scale on the right side of the image indicates the size of the coin, which appears to be relatively small, consistent with many ancient Roman coins.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm
cm