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Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Vespasian, Rome

Date

71 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Vespasian, Roman r. 69-79 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Harvard College Library, Judaica Collection, Gift of Doris Zagayski in memory of Michael Zagayski, 3.1981.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Vespasian, Rome

People

Coin Constituent: Vespasian, Roman r. 69-79 CE

Date

71 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Harvard College Library, Judaica Collection, Gift of Doris Zagayski in memory of Michael Zagayski, 3.1981.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Nature 99.5
Outdoors 99.5
Astronomy 99.5
Night 99.5
Outer Space 99.5
Universe 99.5
Space 99.5
Dime 98
Coin 98
Money 98
Nickel 97.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

no person 99.7
metalwork 99.4
copper 96.5
rusty 96
one 95.7
old 92.1
ancient 90.4
isolate 89.4
change 89.4
rust 88.6
money 88.4
iron 88
worn 87
currency 85.9
round out 85.6
reverse 85
industry 85
side view 84.5
glazed 84.2
retro 84.1

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

coin 47.7
currency 44.9
money 43.4
coins 37.7
finance 36.4
cash 33
banking 31.3
bank 30.5
moon 25.7
close 25.1
object 24.2
pay 24
ingot 23.3
planet 23.1
old 21.6
collection 20.8
round 20.7
metal 19.3
financial 18.7
collect 18.7
block 18
historical 17.9
retro 17.2
silver 16.8
black 15
numismatics 14.9
wealth 14.4
shiny 14.2
vintage 14.1
one 13.5
night 13.3
space 13.2
economy 13
exchange 12.4
clock 12
astronomy 11.7
change 11.5
gold 10.7
science 10.7
circle 10.6
ancient 10.4
commerce 10.3
dark 10
cent 9.8
antique 9.8
monetary 9.8
universe 9.8
business 9.7
timepiece 9.5
closeup 9.4
savings 9.3
device 9.3
globe 9.3
earth 9.1
full 9.1
art 8.9
ruble 8.9
penny 8.9
orbit 8.8
copper 8.8
surface 8.8
cosmos 8.8
pound 8.7
two 8.5
buy 8.5
dollar 8.4
sphere 8.3
wall clock 8.1
celestial body 8
lunar 7.9
solar 7.8
finances 7.7
rust 7.7
fastener 7.7
sky 7.7
screw 7.6
shield 7.6
crater 7.5
symbol 7.4
investment 7.3
measuring instrument 7.3
instrument 7.2
percussion instrument 7.2
ball 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Brown 98
Head 97.4
Chin 96.7
Coin 89.9
Currency 87.3
Artifact 85.9
Money 85.9
Nickel 82.8
Cash 81.8
Wood 76.5
Circle 74.7
Money handling 74.5
Metal 70.6
Bronze 67.7
Copper 67.3
Ancient history 67.2
Antique 67
History 66.5
Font 61.1
Collectable 54.4

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 99.9
currency 70.6
bronze 66.3
money 66.1
mint 60.5
metal 60.3
cash 55.6
money handling 51
nickel 50.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Moon 99.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-10

a close up of a coin 83.7%
close up of a coin 80.8%
a coin on a table 60.2%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

two coins with the image of a man and woman

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

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

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image depicts an ancient coin, with both its obverse (front) and reverse (back) sides visible against a black background.

  • Obverse (left side): Features a profile portrait of a man. The figure is likely of Roman origin, with short hair and a prominent nose. Around the edges of the coin is an inscription that appears to be Latin, though the text is partially worn and difficult to decipher.

  • Reverse (right side): Displays a scene with a vertical staff or column at its center. To the left, there is a standing figure, and to the right, a seated figure. Both figures seem to be interacting with the column or participating in a symbolic activity. There is an inscription around the outer edge, and the letters "S C" are clearly visible at the bottom center, which stands for Senatus Consulto, indicating it was minted by the authority of the Roman Senate.

The coin has a weathered bronze appearance with patches of tarnish, and there is a metric scale to the right of the image for reference.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a Roman bronze coin, known as a sestertius, from the Imperial Period, around A.D. 68. The coin is shown lit from the front, with the obverse (front) side on the left and the reverse (back) side on the right.

On the obverse, there is a profile portrait of Emperor Galba facing right. The inscription around the head reads "SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P," which stands for "Servius Galba Imperator Caesar Augustus Tribunicia Potestate," a title reflecting his authority and position as emperor.

On the reverse side, there is a depiction of Libertas, the Roman goddess representing liberty, draped and seated left, holding a pileus (a cap associated with freedom) in her right hand and a rod in her left hand. The inscription "LIBERTAS P R RESTITVTA" signifies "Libertas Publica Romana Restituta," or "The Liberty of the Roman People Restored," symbolizing Galba's claim to have restored freedom to Rome. The letters "S C" at the bottom stand for "Senatus Consulto," indicating that the coin was minted by decree of the Senate.

The coin has a dark, aged patina, typical of ancient bronze coins, which indicates its long history and age. The scale to the right of the image, marked in centimeters, indicates the coin's size in relation to a standardized measurement.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows two ancient Roman coins. The coins appear to be made of bronze and have a profile of a person's head on one side and a figure or symbol on the other side. The coins have a weathered and worn appearance, indicating they are quite old. The coins seem to be from the Roman Empire era, though I cannot identify any specific individuals depicted on them.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be an old, weathered coin photographed against a black background. The coin shows significant aging with a dark brown patina and some corrosion or oxidation visible on its surface. The coin appears to be from a historical period, with what looks like a profile portrait on one side, though the details are somewhat worn. There's a measurement scale visible on the right side of the image, marked in centimeters, which helps provide scale reference for the coin's size. The photography style is professional, likely for documentation or archival purposes.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a close-up view of an old coin, showcasing both its front and back sides. The coin's surface exhibits signs of wear and aging, with visible rust and discoloration.

Front Side:

  • A profile of a man's face is prominently displayed.
  • The man's hair is depicted in a short, curly style.
  • The text "GEORGIVS REX" is inscribed above the man's head, while "ANNO 1727" is written below.
  • Additional text is present on the coin, although it is not legible due to its worn condition.

Back Side:

  • An image of a man holding a sword is visible.
  • The man is depicted standing in front of a shield.
  • The text "FID DEF" is inscribed above the man's head, while "R EX" is written below.

Background:

  • The coin is set against a solid black background.
  • A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, providing a scale for measuring the coin's size.
  • The ruler features white lines with the label "cm" at the bottom.

Overall:

  • The image provides a detailed view of the coin's design and condition.
  • The use of a ruler in the background suggests that the image may be intended for educational or scientific purposes.

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

The image presents a coin with two distinct sides, each featuring unique designs and inscriptions. The coin is positioned against a black background, which helps to highlight its details.

Coin Side 1:
On one side of the coin, there is an embossed profile of a man's head facing left. The man has short hair and appears to be wearing a laurel wreath or crown. Surrounding the head are inscriptions that are partially visible due to the coin's age and wear. The inscriptions seem to be in Latin, but they are not entirely legible.

Coin Side 2:
The other side of the coin features a standing figure holding a spear or staff. The figure is positioned in front of a column or pillar, and there are additional inscriptions around the edge of the coin. Like the inscriptions on the first side, these are also in Latin but are difficult to decipher due to their worn condition.

Ruler:
To the right of the coin, a ruler is visible, indicating the size of the coin. The ruler is marked in centimeters, allowing for an accurate measurement of the coin's diameter. The coin appears to be approximately 2-3 centimeters in diameter.

Overall:
The image provides a clear view of both sides of the coin, showcasing its intricate designs and inscriptions. Despite the wear and tear, the coin's details are still visible, offering valuable information about its origin and historical significance.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows two ancient Roman coins placed side by side on a black background. The coin on the left features a portrait of a man, likely an emperor, with a helmet and laurel wreath. The coin on the right depicts a scene of two men working on a pole, with one kneeling and the other standing. Both coins have inscriptions and a ruler's mark on the right side. The coins are displayed with a ruler in the bottom right corner for scale.

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

The image shows two old coins with a black background. Both coins are brown in color, and they have some text and symbols engraved on them. The coin on the left has a man's face engraved on it, and the text around it reads "IMP CAESAR DIVI NERVAE F AVGVSTVS PONTIF MAXIM TRIB POT III COS III P P". The coin on the right has a man and a woman sitting on a chair, and the text around it reads "SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI".

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of an old, tarnished coin side-by-side. The coin is dark brown with surface imperfections that suggest age and handling. On the left, the coin's obverse depicts a profile of a man's head, facing left, with an inscription partly visible around the edge. The man has a distinctive nose and appears to be wearing some sort of neck covering or part of a garment. On the right, the coin's reverse features a different design, showing what looks like a standing figure next to a column or pillar, with another figure, possibly seated, beside it. There's also the letter "C" visible at the bottom. A ruler marked in centimeters is visible along the right edge of the image, providing a sense of scale.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of a Roman coin. The coin has a brownish, worn appearance, suggesting its age.

  • Obverse (Left): This side of the coin depicts a profile portrait of a person. The portrait is in high relief, with clear features like a face, a shoulder, and a possibly styled hair. There's an inscription that partially circles the portrait.

  • Reverse (Right): The reverse side of the coin has a different design with a partially depicted standing structure, and other design elements. This side also features some inscription and a letter "C" that appears at the bottom.

The coin is placed on a black background. A ruler is placed in the right side for scale.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient Roman coin.

On the left side (obverse), there is a profile portrait of a bearded man facing right. The portrait is likely that of a Roman emperor, and the coin's surface is worn, indicating its age. The inscription around the portrait is partially legible, but it appears to contain the name of the emperor and his titles.

On the right side (reverse), there is a depiction of two figures, possibly gods or mythological characters, standing facing each other. One figure appears to be seated, while the other stands beside a vertical object, which could be a staff or a spear. The details are somewhat obscured by wear and corrosion, but the scene suggests a ceremonial or symbolic context typical of Roman coinage.

The coin has a dark patina, likely due to oxidation over time, and there is a scale on the right side of the image, indicating the coin's size, which appears to be around 2 centimeters in diameter.

Qwen

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely of Roman origin, based on the style of the inscription and the profile of a head.

  • Obverse (Front): The coin features a profile of a man, possibly a Roman emperor, facing right. The inscription around the edge reads "DIVI AVG P M TR P COS IIII" which translates to "Divine Augustus, Father of the People, holder of the tribunician power, consul for the fourth time." This suggests that the coin was minted during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus, who was known for his long rule and various titles. The letters "T" and "C" at the bottom likely indicate the mint where the coin was issued.

  • Reverse (Back): The reverse side of the coin displays a standing figure, possibly an allegorical representation, facing left. The inscription around the edge reads "P P" which stands for "Pater Patriae" or "Father of the Fatherland," a title given to Augustus. Below the standing figure, the letters "S C" are visible, which are the initials for "Senatus Consulto," meaning "by the decree of the Senate."

The coin appears to be made of a reddish-brown metal, possibly bronze, and shows signs of wear and patina, indicating its age and historical value. The scale on the right side of the image provides a size reference for the coin.

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

This image depicts an ancient coin, likely from the Roman Empire, shown from both its obverse (front) and reverse (back) sides.

Obverse (Left):

  • The coin features a profile portrait of a male figure, presumably an emperor, facing right.
  • The figure has short, curly hair and a beard.
  • The text around the edge reads: "AVG PIVS FEL TEMP REPARATIO," which is Latin. This suggests the coin is from the period of an Augustus (emperor) who is pious, fortunate, and associated with the restoration of times.
  • The mint mark "SMIR" is visible below the portrait, indicating where the coin was minted.

Reverse (Right):

  • The reverse side shows two figures: one appears to be a person kneeling or seated, and the other is a standing figure.
  • The standing figure holds an object, possibly a spear or staff, and has a cloak draped around them.
  • The text "SC" appears at the bottom, which stands for "Senatus Consulto," meaning "by decree of the Senate."
  • The overall design suggests a scene of authority and submission.

Condition:

  • The coin appears to be made of bronze and shows significant wear and patina, indicating its age and historical value.
  • The surface has a mix of brown and reddish tones, with some areas of darker corrosion.

Scale:

  • A scale bar is present on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin. The coin is approximately 2.5 cm in diameter.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm