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Human Generated Data

Title

Antoninianus of Carus

Date

282-283

People

Coin Constituent: Carus, Roman r. 282 - 283 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Harvard College Library, Bequest of Robert Nixon Toppan (Class of 1858), 1880, 1976.40.553

Human Generated Data

Title

Antoninianus of Carus

People

Coin Constituent: Carus, Roman r. 282 - 283 CE

Date

282-283

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Harvard College Library, Bequest of Robert Nixon Toppan (Class of 1858), 1880, 1976.40.553

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-09

Dime 99.8
Coin 99.8
Money 99.8
Nature 99.7
Outdoors 99.7
Astronomy 99.7
Night 99.7
Outer Space 99.7
Universe 99.7
Space 99.7
Nickel 99.3
Bronze 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 98.2
metalwork 96.4
astronomy 94.9
round out 93.8
moon 93.7
desktop 93.1
copper 92.9
rusty 92.6
isolate 90.7
old 90.4
science 89.8
one 89.3
symbol 89.2
ancient 88.2
nature 87
closeup 86.9
money 86.6
iron 85.9
industry 85.6
retro 83.9

Imagga
created on 2022-05-09

moon 63.7
planet 49.3
space 26.4
night 24
earth 23.8
black 23
astronomy 22.5
currency 21.6
money 21.3
celestial body 20.9
round 20.8
sphere 20.3
science 19.6
universe 19.5
globe 19.5
dark 18.4
finance 17.8
coin 17.2
old 16.8
sky 16.6
cash 16.5
coins 16.4
satellite 16.1
crater 15.9
full 14.7
close 14.3
star 14.1
object 14
orbit 13.8
cosmos 13.6
bank 13.5
surface 13.3
lunar 12.8
collection 12.6
pay 12.5
historical 12.3
banking 12
global 11.9
collect 11.8
solar 11.7
galaxy 11.7
retro 11.5
sun 11.4
numismatics 10.9
design 10.8
world 10.8
cloud 10.5
art 10.5
stars 10.4
gong 9.7
ball 9.4
vintage 9.1
telescope 9.1
percussion instrument 9.1
horizon 9
moonlight 8.9
outer 8.9
metal 8.9
atmosphere 8.7
ancient 8.7
system 8.6
circle 8.4
backdrop 8.3
fantasy 8.1
light 8
silver 8
sea 7.8
screw 7.8
shield 7.8
texture 7.7
shine 7.4

Google
created on 2022-05-09

Brown 98
Head 97.2
Coin 88.1
Currency 85.7
Money 85
Grey 84.1
Artifact 82.4
Tree 80.3
Font 76.6
Circle 76.3
Astronomical object 73.7
Metal 71.3
Nickel 69.9
Bronze 59.6
History 59.2
Antique 59
Rock 58.8
Wood 58.4
Pattern 57.2
Ancient history 55.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-09

coin 83.5
currency 60.2
money 53.7
circle 53.3
bronze 52.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Moon 99.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-09

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-09

a close up of a coin 66%
a coin in a dark room 44.3%
close up of a coin 44.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a pair of two old coins with a man on the other side

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

two ancient 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 both sides of an ancient coin against a black background. On the left side, the front face of the coin (obverse) features the profile of a person, potentially a ruler or notable figure from ancient times, wearing a radiate crown or headpiece. Surrounding the figure, faint text or inscriptions are visible, though partially worn.

On the right side, the reverse of the coin shows a standing figure, possibly a deity, ruler, or symbolic personification. The figure appears upright, but the image is somewhat indistinct due to wear. Inscriptions or text circles the image on this side as well, with a faint line or object visible at the bottom.

To the far right of the image is a scale (marked in centimeters), suggesting this coin is quite small in physical size.

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

The image shows two sides of a small ancient Roman coin, likely a bronze or copper alloy. On the left side, the obverse of the coin features a profile portrait of an emperor facing right, wearing a radiate crown. Surrounding the portrait, there is some partially legible text, likely the name and titles of the emperor.

On the right side, the reverse of the coin depicts a standing figure, possibly a deity or a personification, holding objects that are not clearly distinguishable in the image. There is more text around the perimeter, which may indicate a legend or inscription relating to the depicted scene or figure. A scale in centimeters is present to the right, indicating the coin is quite small in size, typical of ancient Roman coinage. The coin appears to be aged and worn, with some corrosion visible.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two ancient Roman coins. They appear to be made of bronze and have a worn, weathered appearance. The coins feature the profile of a person on one side, likely a Roman emperor or other important figure. The other side of the coins displays a symbol or design, though the details are difficult to make out due to the coins' aged condition. The coins are presented against a plain black background, allowing the viewer to focus on the intricate details and textures of these historical artifacts.

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

This appears to be an ancient Roman coin or medallion photographed against a black background with a measurement scale on the right side. The artifact is oval-shaped and appears to be made of metal, likely bronze or copper, showing significant aging and patina. The surface has a dark greenish-brown coloration typical of aged copper alloys, with some areas showing lighter corrosion or wear. The coin appears to have some relief detail on its surface, though the specific imagery is difficult to make out clearly due to the wear and corrosion. The scale on the right indicates this is a close-up photograph, likely taken for archaeological or museum documentation purposes.

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. The coins are positioned side by side, with the left coin facing forward and the right coin facing backward.

  • Coin on the Left:
    • The coin is circular in shape.
    • It features a raised design on its front side.
    • The design appears to be a person or figure, but it is not clearly visible due to the coin's age and wear.
    • The coin has a dark brown color with lighter brown spots, indicating its age and exposure to the elements.
    • There are no visible markings or inscriptions on the front side of the coin.
  • Coin on the Right:
    • The coin is also circular in shape.
    • It has a raised design on its back side.
    • The design appears to be a person or figure, but it is not clearly visible due to the coin's age and wear.
    • The coin has a dark brown color with lighter brown spots, indicating its age and exposure to the elements.
    • There are no visible markings or inscriptions on the back side of the coin.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is solid black.
    • There are no other objects or features visible in the background.
  • Ruler:
    • A ruler is visible on the right side of the image.
    • The ruler has white lines and markings, with the label "cm" at the bottom.
    • The ruler appears to be measuring the size of the coins.

In summary, the image shows two ancient coins, likely from the Roman Empire, with raised designs on their front and back sides. The coins have a dark brown color with lighter brown spots, indicating their age and exposure to the elements. The background of the image is solid black, and a ruler is visible on the right side to measure the size of the coins.

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

The image presents a coin with an embossed design, accompanied by a ruler on the right side. The coin is positioned centrally in the image, with its front and back sides displayed side by side.

Coin Description:

  • Front Side: The front side of the coin features a circular shape with a raised edge around its circumference. At the center of the coin is a prominent figure, possibly a person or an animal, although the details are not clearly visible due to the coin's worn condition. Surrounding the central figure are several lines of text, which appear to be in an ancient language. However, the text is too faded to decipher.
  • Back Side: The back side of the coin also has a circular shape with a raised edge. It displays a similar design to the front side, featuring a central figure and surrounding text. However, the details on this side are even more obscured than on the front side.

Ruler Description:

  • Location: The ruler is situated on the right side of the image, extending from the top to the bottom.
  • Markings: The ruler has markings at regular intervals, indicating measurements in centimeters (cm). The markings are labeled with numbers, starting from 0 at the bottom and increasing as you move up the ruler.
  • Purpose: The ruler serves as a reference point for measuring the size of the coin. By comparing the coin's dimensions to the ruler, one can estimate its size in centimeters.

Background:

  • Color: The background of the image is black, which helps to highlight the details of the coin and the ruler.
  • Texture: The background appears to be smooth and even, without any visible texture or patterns.

Overall, the image provides a clear view of the coin's design and size, allowing viewers to appreciate its historical significance and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts two ancient Roman coins, positioned side by side against a black background. The coins appear to be made of bronze, with a dark, aged patina covering their surfaces. Each coin features intricate designs and inscriptions that are characteristic of Roman currency. The coin on the left has a profile portrait of a Roman emperor, with his head facing left and a laurel wreath on his head, indicating his status. The inscription around the portrait reads "IMP CAESAR M AURELIVS ANTONINVS AVG P M TR P," which translates to "Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribuniciae Potestas." This suggests that the emperor is Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, also known as Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD.

The coin on the right depicts a seated figure, possibly representing the goddess Roma, with a shield and a spear in her hands. The inscription around the figure reads "ROMA AETERNA," which translates to "Eternal Rome." This coin likely dates back to the same period as the coin on the left, given the similar style and inscriptions.

Both coins are positioned next to a ruler marked in centimeters, providing a sense of scale. The ruler is marked in centimeters, with each centimeter divided into 10 millimeters, and each millimeter further divided into 10 smaller units. This ruler helps to give an idea of the size of the coins, which appear to be relatively small, likely around 2-3 centimeters in diameter.

Overall, the image showcases two ancient Roman coins with detailed designs and inscriptions, providing insight into the historical and cultural context of the Roman Empire during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.

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

The image shows two ancient coins placed on a black background. The coins are of a brownish color and appear to be made of bronze. The coins are circular in shape and have a diameter of approximately 2 cm. The coin on the left features a profile of a human head, possibly a Roman emperor, with the words "IMP CAES" inscribed on it. The coin on the right depicts a standing figure, possibly a deity or a ruler, with the words "AVG" inscribed on it. Both coins have a worn and aged appearance, suggesting that they are of historical significance.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of an old, tarnished coin against a black background, with a ruler on the right-hand side for scale.

The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, and it's heavily worn, suggesting it's quite old. One side of the coin features a profile portrait of a person, possibly a ruler or historical figure. The portrait is surrounded by what looks like inscriptions, although they are difficult to decipher due to the coin's wear and tarnish.

The other side of the coin shows a standing figure, possibly a deity or allegorical representation. There appear to be some letters or symbols beneath the figure, but again, they are hard to make out clearly.

The ruler on the right-hand side has centimeter markings, giving a sense of the coin's size. The coin appears to be a few centimeters in diameter.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image presents two sides of a dark, aged coin. The background is black, which emphasizes the details of the coins. A ruler is present on the right side of the image for scale.

Coin Details:

  • Material & Condition: The coins appear to be made of a dark metal, likely bronze or a similar alloy. They are heavily worn and show signs of age, including surface wear and patina.
  • Obverse (Left coin): The left coin features a portrait profile, likely of a person of importance. There is an inscription around the edges.
  • Reverse (Right coin): The right coin also has an inscription, and a central design of what seems like a standing figure.
  • Shape: The coins are circular.
  • Style: They are in a classic, antique style.

Possible Interpretation:

The coins are likely ancient Roman coins. The portrait, the lettering, and the style are characteristic of Roman coinage.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin against a black background. There is a scale on the right side of the image for size reference.

  1. Left Side (Obverse):

    • The coin appears to be made of a dark metal, likely bronze or copper.
    • The design on this side features a profile of a person facing right. The details of the face and hair are somewhat worn, but still discernible.
    • There is an inscription around the edge of the coin, but it is not entirely clear due to wear and the image quality.
  2. Right Side (Reverse):

    • This side of the coin shows a figure, possibly a deity or an important person, standing and facing left.
    • The figure appears to be holding an object, which might be a staff or a scepter.
    • Similar to the obverse, there is an inscription around the edge, but it is not entirely legible.

The coin appears to be quite old, as indicated by the wear and the style of the imagery. It is likely from the ancient Roman or Greek period, given the typical design elements seen on coins from those eras.

Qwen

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

The image shows two sides of what appears to be an ancient coin. Here are the details:

  1. Obverse (Front Side):

    • The coin features a profile of a person, likely a historical figure.
    • The figure is facing right, and the hair is styled in a way that suggests it might be a historical or mythological representation.
    • Above the profile, there is some inscribed text, but it is partially worn and difficult to decipher fully. The visible part reads "SPQR," which is an abbreviation for "Senatus Populus Que Romanus" (The Senate and the Roman People), often found on Roman coins.
  2. Reverse (Back Side):

    • This side features a numeral "I" (Roman numeral for 1), which is likely a denomination or a date.
    • There is additional text around the edge, which could be related to the minting information or the year of minting, but it is not entirely clear.
    • The surface of the coin appears aged and weathered, with some discoloration and possibly some small holes or cracks, indicating it is quite old.

The coin is placed on a black background, and there is a measurement scale in the upper right corner, which suggests that the coin's diameter is being measured in centimeters.

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely of Roman origin, against a dark background. The left side of the coin features a profile of a person, possibly a ruler or emperor, facing right. The right side depicts a figure, possibly a deity or symbol, standing with a staff or scepter. Both sides of the coin have inscriptions around the edges, which are partially visible and somewhat worn. The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal and shows signs of age and wear, with some areas of corrosion and discoloration. A scale in centimeters is visible on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm
cm