Human Generated Data

Title

Merovingian denier

Date

-

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Nanette B. Rodney, 1986.528.445

Human Generated Data

Title

Merovingian denier

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Nanette B. Rodney, 1986.528.445

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-07-01

Night 98.2
Outdoors 98.2
Nature 98.2
Outer Space 98.2
Astronomy 98.2
Space 98.2
Universe 98.2
Coin 97.3
Money 97.3
Nickel 96.1
Dime 91.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

metalwork 98.8
no person 97.8
astronomy 97.5
one 96.9
sculpture 96.7
quartz 95.6
invertebrate 95.2
geology 94.8
prehistoric 92.8
jewelry 92.6
symbol 92.5
treasure 92.1
moon 91.7
stone 91.5
rock 88.9
mine 88.7
science 88.5
side view 88.5
still life 87.9
museum 87.3

Imagga
created on 2022-07-01

fastener 57.2
screw 46.3
restraint 42.9
device 32.5
moon 29.8
planet 25.9
pick 23.9
nut and bolt 21.7
money 21.3
black 21.1
space 21
coin 20
currency 19.8
astronomy 19.6
night 17.8
science 16.9
universe 16.6
earth 16.5
finance 16.1
coins 15.5
close 14.8
round 14.7
full 14.6
dark 14.2
trilobite 14.2
sky 14
old 13.9
globe 13.9
cash 13.7
cosmos 13.6
object 13.2
orbit 12.8
star 12.7
arthropod 11.4
metal 11.3
shield 11.1
sphere 11.1
banking 11
global 10.9
satellite 10.8
world 10.6
stone 10.6
pay 10.6
crater 10.4
stars 10.4
galaxy 9.7
historical 9.4
light 9.4
invertebrate 9.2
collection 9
retro 9
bank 9
reflection 8.9
armor 8.9
protective covering 8.9
financial 8.9
lunar 8.9
sun 8.9
surface 8.8
shine 8.3
silver 8
telescope 7.9
collect 7.9
iron 7.8
solar 7.8
cloud 7.8
covering 7.6
vintage 7.4
inclined plane 7

Google
created on 2022-07-01

Microsoft
created on 2022-07-01

astronomy 81.1
moon 80.3
coin 79.4
sphere 62.2
silver 58.1
circle 50.6
dark 44.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Moon 98.2%

Clarifai

Coin 99.6%

Clarifai

Coin 99.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-07-01

paintings art 96.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-07-01

a close up of a person 27.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of two coins with a coin on top of it

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

two bronze coins with a man and a woman on them

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image shows two sides of an old, irregularly shaped coin on a black background. The coin appears to have a dark metallic patina, suggesting its age. The surface is corroded and has a textured appearance. On the left side of the image is one side of the coin, which is difficult to decipher due to wear -- it faintly shows some patterns or figures. On the right side is the opposite face of the coin, featuring a more visible design, including a cross-like shape surrounded by faint curved lines and text in the upper portion. A scale in centimeters is present on the far right, indicating the small size of the coin.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image shows two ancient coins set against a plain black background. The coins appear to be made of a metal with a dark brown color, suggesting that they might be bronze or copper and have undergone some oxidation. Both coins are round but not perfectly circular, indicating that they were likely hand-made.

The coin on the left shows indistinct features possibly due to wear or corrosion, making it difficult to discern any specific image or text. The coin on the right has more visible details, and it appears to have some symbols or letters on it. There's a prominent center design which might be a part of a larger motif, surrounded by what seems like a circular pattern or legend.

On the right side of the image, there is a vertical scale that is marked with "cm" at the bottom, suggesting that the image is intending to show the approximate size of the coins, but without a zoomed-in view of the scale, the exact measurements are not clear.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows two ancient coins or medallions against a black background. The coins appear to be made of a dark, weathered metal and have intricate designs or symbols imprinted on them. The coins are shown in two different orientations, allowing the viewer to see both sides. The scale bar at the bottom of the image indicates the size of the coins, but no other identifying information is provided.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This image shows what appears to be an ancient coin photographed against a black background with a measurement scale on the right side in centimeters. The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper, showing significant aging and patina. It has an irregular, somewhat oval shape and appears to be worn, with a dark brown-greenish coloration typical of oxidized ancient copper alloys. The surface shows some relief details though they are difficult to make out clearly due to wear and corrosion. This type of presentation with a scale bar is typical of archaeological or numismatic documentation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, likely from the Middle Ages or earlier, against a black background. The coins are positioned side by side, with their faces facing the viewer.

Coin Details:

  • Shape: The coins are irregularly shaped, featuring rounded edges and flat centers.
  • Material: The coins appear to be made of metal, possibly copper or bronze, given their dark brown color and visible wear.
  • Design: Each coin displays a unique design on its face, although the details are not clearly discernible due to the low resolution of the image. The designs may include symbols, markings, or other motifs that were significant during the time period in which they were minted.
  • Size: The coins are relatively small, measuring approximately 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 inches) in diameter.

Background:

  • Color: The background is solid black, which helps to highlight the coins and their details.
  • Ruler: A white ruler is visible on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coins. The ruler features centimeter markings, with the smallest unit being 1 cm.

Overall:

  • Historical Significance: The coins are likely of historical significance, providing insight into the culture, economy, and politics of the region in which they were minted.
  • Condition: The coins appear to be well-preserved, considering their age. However, they show signs of wear and tear, such as scratches and corrosion, which is consistent with their historical context.
  • Display: The coins are displayed in a simple yet effective manner, allowing the viewer to focus on their details and significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image presents a close-up view of two ancient coins, with a ruler on the right side for scale. The coins are positioned side by side, with the left coin featuring an embossed design that appears to be a cross or a flower, while the right coin displays a more intricate design, possibly depicting a person or an animal. Both coins exhibit signs of wear and aging, with visible scratches and discoloration.

The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the coins. A white ruler is placed vertically along the right edge of the image, providing a scale for measuring the size of the coins. The ruler features markings in centimeters, allowing for precise measurement.

Overall, the image provides a detailed and informative view of the two ancient coins, showcasing their unique designs and historical significance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two ancient coins displayed on a black background. The coins are made of bronze and have a greenish patina, indicating their age. The coin on the left has a design of a horse on it, while the coin on the right has a cross design. Both coins have a small hole in the middle, which is typical of ancient coins. The coins are placed on a ruler with measurements in centimeters, suggesting that they are being examined for their size and value. The image provides a close-up view of the coins, allowing the viewer to see the intricate details of the designs and the patina on the surface.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two coins placed on a black background. The coins appear to be ancient and are likely made of bronze. The coins have a circular shape with a slightly curved edge. On the left side of the image, there is a ruler with centimeter markings, which helps to provide a sense of scale for the coins. The coins have intricate designs and inscriptions on them, which are difficult to decipher due to their age and condition. Overall, the image showcases two ancient coins that are likely of historical significance.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of what appears to be an old, tarnished coin on a black background, with a scale on the right side. The coin has an irregular, slightly angular shape rather than being perfectly round. The coin on the left shows a design that seems to include an animal-like figure with indistinct details due to the tarnish and wear. The coin on the right displays a different design with a more stylized, possibly symbolic image that includes what appears to be text or lettering. Both coins show signs of wear and corrosion. The scale is marked in centimeters (cm).

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

The image shows two ancient coins on a black background. The coins are circular with some imperfections. A ruler in centimeters is included on the right side of the frame for scale. The coin on the left side has a design on it with what appears to be a human figure, the other coin has a design on it with what may be symbols and writing on it. Both coins have aged and worn appearances.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely made of bronze or copper based on its color and patina. The coin appears to be quite worn, which is typical for coins of considerable age.

Left Side (Obverse):

  • The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of a figure, possibly a ruler or deity, facing right. The details are somewhat indistinct due to wear, but the outline of the head and some facial features can be discerned.
  • There is some inscription around the portrait, but it is not entirely legible due to the coin's condition.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • The reverse side of the coin displays an emblem or symbol, which appears to be a stylized figure or object, possibly an animal or a mythological creature. The details are hard to make out due to the wear and corrosion.
  • Similar to the obverse, there is an inscription around the central image, but it is also difficult to read.

Scale:

  • A scale is present on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin. The coin appears to be relatively small, typical of ancient coinage.

This coin likely has historical significance, and its specific identification would require further numismatic expertise to determine its origin, age, and cultural context.

Qwen

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

The image shows two ancient coins placed against a black background. The coins appear to be made of a metallic material and show signs of age, with a dark, patinated surface and some wear and tear. The coin on the left is irregularly shaped with a worn, shiny surface, and the coin on the right is more octagonal and has a more polished appearance. Both coins feature engravings and symbols that are difficult to clearly make out. The right coin has a circular design with some lettering or symbols inside, while the left coin has a more abstract design. There is a ruler on the far right side of the image, likely indicating the size of the coins, with the smallest line marking 1 cm. The coins are placed side by side, with the left coin closer to the center of the image and the right coin slightly to the right.

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

The image shows two ancient coins placed side by side against a black background. The coin on the left appears to have significant wear and corrosion, with greenish and brownish patina covering much of its surface, making the details difficult to discern. The coin on the right is better preserved, showing a clearer design. It features a figure that appears to be a crowned person, possibly a ruler, with a cross or similar symbol in the center. The edges of both coins are irregular, suggesting they may be handmade or have been damaged over time. A scale is provided on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coins in centimeters.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm