Human Generated Data

Title

Anonymous Follis, Constantinople

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912, 1977.216.3445.53

Human Generated Data

Title

Anonymous Follis, Constantinople

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912, 1977.216.3445.53

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-09

Coin 90.8
Money 90.8
Bronze 77
Nickel 57.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

no person 99.8
rusty 98.9
iron 97.8
metalwork 95.7
ancient 95.1
old 95
copper 94.5
retro 94.2
antique 92.4
round out 91.3
steel 91.2
heavy 91
dark 90.9
disjunct 90.3
isolate 89.8
hard 89.2
worn 88.9
rust 88.5
stranded 85.6
isolated 85.5

Imagga
created on 2022-05-09

gastropod 65.1
mollusk 62
abalone 56.4
invertebrate 44.7
planet 34.7
moon 21.7
round 19.9
close 19.4
walnut 19.4
space 18.6
nut 18.4
black 17.5
fruit 17.4
food 16.5
globe 15.8
earth 15.6
astronomy 14.7
object 14.7
edible nut 14.6
science 14.2
night 14.2
sphere 13.8
cowrie 13
celestial body 12.7
universe 12.7
cosmos 12.7
animal 12.5
organism 12.5
bivalve 12.4
seed 12.2
star 11.7
dark 11.7
spice 11.6
sun 11.3
brown 11
currency 10.8
money 10.2
finance 10.1
closeup 10.1
full 10.1
natural 10
global 10
satellite 9.9
fresh 9.8
old 9.8
ball 9.6
sky 9.6
healthy 9.5
cash 9.2
bank 9
crater 8.9
solar 8.8
cloud 8.6
whole 8.6
3d 8.5
tropical 8.5
texture 8.3
banking 8.3
sea 8.1
detail 8.1
world 8
collect 7.9
orbit 7.9
coins 7.7
snack 7.7
pay 7.7
orange 7.7
simplicity 7.7
stone 7.6
eating 7.6
organic 7.6
historical 7.5
design 7.3
art 7.3
diet 7.3
collection 7.2
horizon 7.2

Google
created on 2022-05-09

Brown 98
Coin 87.5
Currency 87.1
Money 85
Wood 83.5
Artifact 83.4
Font 76
Circle 75.5
Nickel 75.2
Metal 70.2
Collectable 69.7
Copper 68.5
Cash 67.7
Antique 67.6
Bronze 67.2
History 65.4
Souvenir 64.5
Money handling 64.4
Ancient history 63.5
Electric blue 57.4

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-09

coin 96.8
bronze 77.7
copper 57.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 99.1%

Clarifai

Coin 98%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-09

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-09

a close up of a coin 76.3%
close up of a coin 72.5%
a coin on a table 50.2%

Salesforce

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

two coins with the image of a man on one side and a woman on the other

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

a photograph of a close up of a coin with a cross on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image displays two sides of a weathered and aged coin against a black background.

  • Left side (obverse): The markings are faded and worn, making details difficult to discern. A circular pattern or central feature is faintly visible, with traces of texture and corrosion on the surface.

  • Right side (reverse): The design appears more distinct, featuring a cross motif dividing the coin into quadrants. Letters and symbols are visible within the sections, though roughness and wear obscure some finer details. The edges of the coin are uneven, and light corrosion can be observed.

Along the right edge of the image, a scale is present, marked in centimeters, showing the size of the coin in relation to the scale.

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

The image shows two sides of a copper coin. The coin appears to be old and worn, with visible corrosion and patina, indicating its age. The left side of the image (the obverse of the coin) is quite worn and its details are not very clear, making it difficult to discern any specific design or inscriptions. The right side of the image (the reverse of the coin) shows a more visible design, featuring a cross with inscriptions in the fields among the crossbars. The inscriptions on this side might be partially legible, showing figures or letters. There is a scale in centimeters on the right side of the image for reference, suggesting it is a small coin. The black background emphasizes the details and texture of the coin.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two ancient coins. The coins appear to be made of bronze and have a circular shape. One side of the coins has intricate designs and inscriptions, while the other side appears to have a more simple design. The coins have a weathered and aged appearance, indicating they are quite old. The image provides a clear view of the details on the coins, allowing for close examination of their features.

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

This appears to be an ancient coin or medallion, shown with a measurement scale on the right side of the image. The artifact has an oval shape and appears to be made of copper or bronze, given its brownish coloring with areas of darker patina and possible verdigris (green corrosion). The surface shows significant wear and aging, with a textured, corroded surface typical of archaeological metal finds. The coin's details are somewhat worn but there appears to be some relief work or inscription on its face, though the specific details are difficult to make out clearly due to the coin's weathered condition. The black background helps highlight the object's features and condition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image presents a coin with an inscription, likely from ancient times, accompanied by a ruler for scale.

  • Coin
    • The coin is circular and appears to be made of copper or bronze.
    • It features a cross-like symbol in the center, surrounded by an inscription that is partially legible.
    • The coin exhibits signs of wear and aging, including scratches, dents, and discoloration.
  • Ruler
    • The ruler is positioned vertically on the right side of the image.
    • It consists of a series of white lines, each representing a different measurement in centimeters.
    • The ruler provides a scale for measuring the size of the coin.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is black, which helps to highlight the coin and ruler.
    • The solid black background also suggests that the image may have been taken in a laboratory or museum setting.

In summary, the image shows an ancient coin with an inscription, accompanied by a ruler for scale, set against a black background. The coin's circular shape, cross-like symbol, and inscription suggest that it may be from a specific historical period or region.

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

The image presents two sides of an ancient coin, with a ruler on the right side for scale. The coin's surface is weathered and worn, featuring a dark brown color with hints of green oxidation.

Coin Details:

  • Obverse Side: The left side of the coin displays a circular design, although the details are unclear due to wear and tear.
  • Reverse Side: The right side of the coin features a cross at its center, surrounded by illegible text. The text appears to be in an ancient language, but it is too worn to decipher.

Ruler:

  • A white ruler is positioned vertically along the right edge of the image, providing a scale for measuring the coin's size.
  • The ruler features centimeter markings, allowing for precise measurement.

Background:

  • The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the coin and the ruler.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of an ancient coin, showcasing its worn surface and intricate designs. The inclusion of a ruler adds context to the coin's size, making it easier to appreciate its historical significance.

Amazon Nova

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

The image displays two ancient bronze coins with visible signs of age and wear. The coin on the left has a predominantly dark brown color with patches of green patina, indicating exposure to the elements over time. There is a central figure, likely a bust of an emperor, which is partially obscured by the patina. The coin on the right is also dark brown but features more pronounced inscriptions and symbols. It has a cross in the center with Greek letters around it, suggesting it might be from a Byzantine or Eastern Roman context. The inscriptions are somewhat faded, but the cross and letters are still discernible. Both coins show signs of corrosion and are placed against a black background with a ruler on the right side for scale.

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

The image shows two coins on a black background. The coin on the left appears to be a copper coin with a green border and a brownish-red color. It has a circular shape with a flat surface. The coin on the right is also a copper coin, but it has a brownish-red color with a brownish-green border. It has a cross symbol in the center and some text written in a foreign language.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-14

The image shows two sides of an old, worn copper coin. Both sides are heavily corroded, with a dark brown color and patches of green. The left coin face has a circular design in the center. The right side has a cross in the center, with symbols around it. To the right of the coin is a ruler with centimeter markings for scale. The background is black.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image presents two sides of a small, circular, ancient bronze coin. The coin has a dark, aged appearance, with a surface that is heavily worn and shows signs of oxidation (greenish patches are visible). A centimeter scale is included on the right side of the image.

  • Obverse (Left side): This side shows a prominent central feature, possibly a stylized skull or a similar design within a circular border. The edges of this side of the coin are heavily worn.
  • Reverse (Right side): The reverse side of the coin features a cross with the letters "ISX" above it. The rest of the design appears to be stylized or partially worn lettering. The overall impression suggests an inscription or a depiction of religious symbols.

The coins are set against a dark background. The overall impression is of an antique object, likely of historical significance.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of a historical coin, likely from the Byzantine Empire, based on the design and style.

Left Side (Obverse):

  • The obverse features a bust of a figure facing right, which appears to be a ruler or emperor. The figure is wearing a crown or diadem, indicating royalty or high status.
  • The details of the face and crown are somewhat worn, but the profile is still discernible.
  • The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper, given its reddish-brown color.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • The reverse side displays a cross with letters in each of the four quadrants formed by the cross. The letters appear to be Greek, which is typical for Byzantine coins.
  • The cross is a significant Christian symbol, indicating the religious nature of the coin.
  • The coin has a circular shape and shows signs of wear and corrosion, suggesting it is quite old.

Scale:

  • There is a scale on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin. The scale is in centimeters, showing that the coin is relatively small, typical of ancient and medieval coinage.

This coin is likely a Byzantine follis, a type of bronze coin commonly used in the Byzantine Empire. The presence of the cross and Greek letters suggests a religious and imperial context, common in Byzantine numismatics.

Qwen

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely of historical significance. The coin appears to be made of a metallic material with a reddish-brown patina, indicating it has been exposed to the elements and time. The surface shows signs of wear and possibly some corrosion or oxidation, with patches of greenish patina suggesting the presence of copper sulfate.

The coin's design includes inscriptions and symbols. On the left side, there is a circular inscription encircling a central symbol or figure. The right side features a prominent square or rectangular symbol or inscription with additional smaller symbols or figures around it. The style of the inscriptions and symbols suggests it could be from a period when such forms of currency were common, possibly from the Roman Empire or a similar historical period.

The background of the image is black, and there is a ruler on the right side for scale, indicating the coin's diameter. The ruler is marked in centimeters, suggesting the coin's size is less than 10 cm.

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely of Byzantine origin.

Left Side (Obverse):

  • The coin appears to be heavily corroded and weathered, with patches of green patina and brownish hues.
  • There is a faint depiction of a figure, possibly a bust or a head, though much of the detail is obscured by the corrosion.
  • The background is rough and uneven, indicating significant wear and aging.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • The reverse side features a cross with the letters "IX" and "IC" inscribed on it, which are common abbreviations for the Greek words for "Jesus Christ" (ΙΣΧΥΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ).
  • The cross is central and has a simple design with straight lines.
  • The surrounding area is also corroded, with similar brown and green patina as the obverse side.

The coin is placed against a black background, and there is a scale in the bottom right corner indicating the size in centimeters. The coin appears to be relatively small, possibly around 2 cm in diameter.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm
cm