Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Hostilian

Date

251 CE (?)

People

Coin Constituent: Hostilian, Roman r. 251 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, 2008.115.301

Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Hostilian

People

Coin Constituent: Hostilian, Roman r. 251 CE

Date

251 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, 2008.115.301

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-06

Coin 92
Money 92
Soil 85.4
Fossil 64.3
Nickel 59.5
Archaeology 56.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 98.9
medicine 98.6
isolate 98.5
symbol 97.9
nature 97.9
ancient 97.7
metalwork 95.8
sculpture 95.3
one 95.3
art 94.9
prehistoric 94.8
closeup 93.8
desktop 93.5
healthcare 92.9
science 92.5
side view 92.3
invertebrate 90.6
joint 88
paleontology 87.7
geology 86.9

Imagga
created on 2022-05-06

abalone 89.9
mollusk 85.9
gastropod 76.1
invertebrate 60.3
money 36.6
currency 35
coin 34.4
coins 28
finance 27.1
cash 26.6
earth 26.5
globe 24.1
close 24
bank 23.3
object 22.7
banking 22.1
collection 19.9
organism 19.1
round 19
bivalve 18.5
planet 18.4
global 18.2
pay 18.2
old 18.1
historical 17
collect 15.8
sphere 15.7
black 15.6
retro 15.6
moon 15.5
numismatics 14.9
space 14.7
metal 14.5
financial 14.3
ceramic ware 13.5
oyster 13.3
animal 13.1
cloud 12.9
circle 12.9
ball 12.4
astronomy 11.7
world 11.5
silver 11.5
conceptual 11.5
universe 10.7
economy 10.2
decorative 10
vintage 9.9
circular 9.7
one 9.7
earthenware 9.6
shiny 9.5
art 9.4
design 9
science 8.9
night 8.9
associated 8.9
ellipse 8.9
association 8.9
utensil 8.8
creative 8.8
definition 8.8
graphic 8.8
advertise 8.8
cosmos 8.8
advertisement 8.7
decoration 8.7
finances 8.7
ancient 8.7
advertising 8.6
business 8.5
commerce 8.4
bowl 8.4
form 8.3
cover 8.3
sky 8.3
backdrop 8.2
closeup 8.1
wealth 8.1
majolica 8
china 8
decor 8
surface 7.9
icon 7.9
ruble 7.9
element 7.4
star 7.2
shield 7.1
sea 7
antique 7

Google
created on 2022-05-06

Artifact 84.4
Coin 83.8
Currency 81.9
Money 79.7
Tree 78.8
Circle 74.4
Metal 71.4
Nickel 71.4
Wood 66.8
Font 66.5
Ancient history 65.2
Antique 63.7
History 62.9
Rock 61.4
Bronze 61.2
Grass 55.4
Trunk 50.8
Brass 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-06

coin 95.8
animal 80.9
invertebrate 79.4
echinoderm 52.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 99.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-06

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-06

a close up of a coin 76.8%
close up of a coin 72.9%
a coin on a table 47.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a close up of a coin with a coin

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

two ancient coins with the image of a man

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows both sides of an ancient coin. It appears to be made of copper or bronze, with a weathered green patina indicating age and oxidation.

On the obverse (left side):

  • A profile view of a figure, likely a Roman emperor or prominent figure, facing right. The portrait is surrounded by an inscription, which includes Latin text, possibly detailing the name and title of the individual depicted.

On the reverse (right side):

  • A standing figure is depicted, possibly holding a staff or spear. This figure could represent a deity, personification, or military achievement. The background is textured, and the image is worn, with additional inscriptions, likely detailing the theme or significance of the figure.

The coin also has measurement markings visible on the far-right side of the image, suggesting it is being documented or studied for historical record.

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

The image shows both sides of an ancient Roman coin. On the left, the obverse side features a profile portrait of a Roman emperor facing to the right. The image is somewhat worn, but the emperor's facial features and hairstyle are still discernible. Around the emperor's portrait, there is a partially legible inscription in Latin, which typically includes the emperor's name and titles.

On the right, the reverse side depicts a standing figure, possibly a god, goddess, or allegorical figure. This side also has an inscription around the perimeter, though much of it is worn and difficult to read. The surface of the coin has a greenish patina, indicating it is made of bronze or a similar metal and has aged over time.

The right side of the image includes a scale showing units in centimeters, providing a reference for the coin's size. The background is black, which contrasts with the green and brown tones of the coin.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient Roman bronze coin. On one side, there is a portrait of a man, likely a Roman emperor, facing to the left. The portrait appears to be worn and weathered, with some details obscured by the patina of the bronze. On the reverse side, there is an image of a standing figure, possibly a deity or personification, holding an object in each hand. The reverse side also appears worn and weathered, with some details difficult to make out clearly.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows two ancient Roman bronze coins side by side against a black background with a scale at the bottom. The coins have a green patina from age and oxidation. They depict a male figure in profile facing right, likely a Roman emperor, with text inscriptions around the perimeter that are worn but still partially legible. The coins appear to be sestertii based on their large size, which was a common denomination in ancient Rome.

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

This image shows both sides (obverse and reverse) of an ancient Roman coin, likely a sestertius. The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper, as evidenced by the green patina that has developed over time. The obverse (left side) shows a profile portrait bust, typical of Roman imperial coinage. The reverse (right side) shows what appears to be a standing figure. The coin shows significant age and wear, with a somewhat rough and corroded surface, though the main design elements are still visible. There appears to be some text around the edges, though it's difficult to make out clearly in this state of preservation. A measurement scale is visible on the right side of the image.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a coin with a green patina, likely made of bronze or copper, against a black background. The coin is displayed in two views: one showing the obverse (front) and the other the reverse (back).

  • Obverse (Front)
    • The obverse features a portrait of a man, possibly a Roman emperor, with a laurel wreath around his head.
    • The inscription "IMP CAESAR TRAIAN AVG GERMAN" is visible above the portrait, indicating the emperor's name and titles.
    • The coin's edge is adorned with a series of dots or lines, which may represent the coin's denomination or mint mark.
  • Reverse (Back)
    • The reverse displays a depiction of a standing figure, possibly a god or goddess, holding an object in their hand.
    • The inscription "PONT MAX TR P COS IIII" is visible below the figure, indicating the emperor's titles and achievements.
    • The coin's surface exhibits signs of wear and aging, with visible cracks and imperfections.

In summary, the coin appears to be a Roman coin from the Trajan era, featuring the emperor's portrait on the obverse and a depiction of a standing figure on the reverse. The coin's condition suggests that it has been well-used and has accumulated a significant amount of patina over time.

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

The image presents a coin with two sides, each featuring distinct designs. The left side of the coin showcases a portrait of a man, while the right side depicts a figure standing in front of a tree. The coin's surface appears to be made of metal, likely bronze or copper, and exhibits a greenish patina due to aging.

A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, indicating that the coin measures approximately 2.5 centimeters in diameter. The background of the image is black, which helps to highlight the details of the coin. Overall, the image provides a clear view of the coin's design and condition, suggesting that it may be an ancient artifact or a replica of one.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts two sides of an ancient bronze coin. The coin appears to be well-worn, with signs of age and use. The obverse side shows the profile portrait of a Roman emperor, likely Caracalla, with his distinctive hairstyle and facial features. The reverse side features a standing figure, possibly representing a deity or a personification of a virtue, with a staff or scepter in hand. The coin's surface has a greenish patina, indicating its age and exposure to the elements. The coin's size and weight suggest it was a medium of exchange during the Roman Empire.

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

The image shows two coins that are placed side by side on a black background. The coins are round and green in color, with some brown spots. The coin on the left has a portrait of a man on it, and the coin on the right has an image of a person holding a spear. The coins are probably from ancient times. On the right side of the image, there is a ruler with a white line that is used to measure the coins.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image presents two sides of a heavily weathered, green-patinaed bronze coin, likely an ancient Roman coin.

Obverse (Left Side):

  • A portrait of a man in profile is visible. The image is worn and indistinct, but a profile and some facial features (like the nose and a chin) are discernible.
  • Around the portrait, along the coin's perimeter, there are traces of an inscription.
  • The coin has a raised edge, and appears to be of irregular shape due to wear.

Reverse (Right Side):

  • The reverse side features an image that's even more worn. It appears to depict a standing figure.
  • Similar to the obverse, there are traces of an inscription around the perimeter.
  • The surface texture suggests significant wear and corrosion.

General Observations:

  • The coin appears to be old.
  • The green patina indicates that the coin is made of bronze or a similar copper alloy and that it has been exposed to the elements over time.
  • A ruler is placed in the frame, providing a scale to estimate the coin's size. The images are likely taken with a macro lens to capture the details of the coin's surface.
  • The background is plain black, which helps to isolate the coin and highlights its details.

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

The image shows an ancient Roman coin from two angles, set against a plain black background. To the right of the coin, there's a ruler with centimeter markings, presumably for scale.

The coin is dark green in color, likely due to age and oxidation. The details are worn but still discernible. On the first side, there's a profile of a Roman emperor, facing left. There is lettering around the outer edge of the coin. On the other side, there's a figure standing, facing front. The figure has some details that resemble drapery. There appears to be lettering on this side of the coin as well.

The coin appears to be a bronze or copper type, based on its color and patina. It is an artifact, likely from the Roman Empire.

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.

Obverse (Left Side):

  • The obverse features a profile bust of a Roman emperor.
  • The inscription around the edge reads "IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG," which translates to "Emperor Caesar Domitian Augustus."
  • Domitian was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 81 to 96 AD.
  • The emperor is depicted wearing a laurel wreath, which was a common symbol of victory and authority in ancient Rome.

Reverse (Right Side):

  • The reverse side depicts a standing figure, possibly a deity or personification, holding a spear or staff.
  • The inscription around the edge is partially visible and appears to be in Latin.
  • The figure stands in a traditional pose, often seen on Roman coins, which may symbolize victory, virtue, or another significant concept.

General Observations:

  • The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, showing signs of wear and patina, indicating its age.
  • There is a scale on the right side of the image, providing a sense of the coin's size.

This coin is a historical artifact that provides insight into the rulers and symbolism of the Roman Empire during the reign of Domitian.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

This image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Roman Empire, given the style of the portrait and the inscription. The coin appears to be corroded, and the surface is greenish, likely due to the oxidation of copper or bronze.

  1. Obverse (Front):

    • The obverse features a portrait of a man, which is the typical representation of a Roman Emperor or a significant public figure. The figure is facing left, and there is an inscription around the edge of the coin, which appears to be the name of the emperor and the date or the issuing authority. The style of the inscription and the portrait suggests it could be a coin of the late Roman period.
  2. Reverse (Back):

    • The reverse side depicts a standing figure, possibly a deity or another significant person, holding what looks like a shield and a spear. The figure is also facing left, and there is additional inscription around the edge of the coin. The design and style are consistent with Roman numismatic tradition.

The coin has signs of age, with visible patina and wear. The size scale on the side indicates that the coin is approximately 1 cm in diameter.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

This image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Roman Empire, given its style and design. The coin appears to be heavily patinated with a greenish-blue hue, indicating oxidation over time.

  • Left Side (Obverse):
    This side features the profile of a man, presumably a Roman emperor, facing right. The figure is shown from the neck up, wearing what appears to be a laurel wreath or some other form of headgear. There is inscribed text around the edge of the coin, though it is partially worn and difficult to read in full. The man's features are detailed but somewhat worn, indicating the coin's age.

  • Right Side (Reverse):
    This side depicts a standing figure, possibly a deity or allegorical representation, holding a staff or spear. The figure is surrounded by additional text and engravings, which are also partially worn and not entirely clear. The design suggests a symbolic or religious significance, common in Roman coinage.

The coin is placed on a black background with a ruler on the far right, indicating its size for scale. The ruler suggests the coin is approximately 2 cm in diameter. The overall condition of the coin indicates significant age and historical value.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm
cm