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Human Generated Data

Title

Trachy of Theodore Kommenos-Doukas, Magnesia

Date

1212-1221 (?) CE

People

Artist: Theodore I, Byzantine r. 1205 - 1221

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.2102

Human Generated Data

Title

Trachy of Theodore Kommenos-Doukas, Magnesia

People

Artist: Theodore I, Byzantine r. 1205 - 1221

Date

1212-1221 (?) CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.2102

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-09

Fossil 97.9
Soil 97.8
Rock 88.7
Bronze 76.5
Archaeology 75.9
Coin 74.2
Money 74.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

no person 99.4
ancient 98.8
sculpture 98.7
metalwork 98.6
art 97.3
prehistoric 96.8
archaeology 95.5
one 94.9
old 93.9
iron 92.6
shield 92.1
armor 90.9
rusty 90.5
side view 90.4
paleontology 90
helmet 89.8
people 89.1
museum 86.9
copper 85.4
hard 85.4

Imagga
created on 2022-05-09

invertebrate 56.7
trilobite 47
arthropod 38.2
mollusk 32.4
animal 28
currency 26.1
money 25.6
round 23.3
finance 21.1
cash 21.1
coin 21
close 20.6
planet 19.7
coins 19.3
moon 18.8
object 16.9
old 16.7
earth 16.5
bank 16.1
banking 15.6
pay 15.4
historical 15.1
collection 14.4
shield 14.4
globe 13.9
collect 13.8
space 13.2
retro 13.1
food 12.7
black 12.6
sphere 12
numismatics 11.9
armor 11.1
vintage 10.8
science 10.7
metal 10.5
fruit 10.4
global 10
dark 10
bivalve 9.7
circle 9.5
ancient 9.5
gastropod 9.5
closeup 9.4
stone 9.3
protective covering 9.1
sky 8.9
financial 8.9
ruble 8.9
nut 8.9
night 8.9
healthy 8.8
astronomy 8.8
antique 8.8
art 8.7
walnut 8.5
economy 8.4
oyster 8.3
brown 8.1
detail 8.1
fossil 7.9
universe 7.8
cosmos 7.8
organic 7.6
full 7.3
fresh 7.2
world 7.1
surface 7.1
crater 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-09

coin 79.3
metalware 68.9
black 65.2
dark 30.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 98.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-09

paintings art 99.4%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

two bronze coins with a man and woman on them

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows both sides of a worn, medieval coin or medallion, likely made of bronze or copper. Its surface is corroded, with patina indicating age.

  • Left side: The design appears intricate but heavily worn, making details difficult to discern. There may be symbols, possibly including crosses or abstract patterns, and parts of human figures or other motifs.

  • Right side: This side features two human figures standing, with halos or circular outlines around their heads, suggesting religious or regal significance. The figures hold staffs or crosses, and their garments are detailed, implying ceremonial or noble attire. Despite the wear, the craftsmanship suggests a depiction from Byzantine or medieval Christian tradition.

A measurement scale in centimeters is shown to the right for size reference.

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

The image consists of two views of a coin, likely a Byzantine copper follis, with detailed embossed designs on both sides. The coin has an overall rounded shape but is slightly irregular, with some edges appearing worn or damaged.

On the left view (obverse side), there is an intricate design featuring stylized figures or motifs, possibly including religious or historical symbols such as crosses and inscriptions. The depiction is worn, making it difficult to discern precise details, but there seems to be a structural complexity to the design.

On the right view (reverse side), the coin displays two standing figures. Both figures have distinct outlines and exhibit stylized human forms, adorned with what appears to be medieval attire, suggestive of royal or religious significance. They hold long staffs or scepters, and both figures have haloes indicating their significance.

The coin shows significant patina and wear, with variations in color indicating age, likely a brownish copper tone mixed with areas of oxidization. The background is black, providing contrast to the coin's details, and there is a centimeter scale next to the right image to indicate the coin's size.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two ancient coins or medallions. The one on the left appears to have an intricate design with various symbols and figures, while the one on the right depicts a figure, possibly a religious or historical figure, standing with a cross or other religious symbol. The coins have a worn, weathered appearance, indicating they are quite old. The scale bar at the bottom provides a sense of the size of these artifacts.

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

This image shows both sides of what appears to be an ancient bronze or copper coin or medallion. The pieces have a dark patina and show significant age and wear. Both sides feature embossed designs and figures, though they are somewhat worn and corroded. The edges are irregular and slightly damaged, which is common for ancient coins. There appears to be religious or royal imagery on both faces, with what looks like figures holding staffs or scepters. The coin has a concave or "cup-shaped" form typical of some Byzantine-era coinage. A measurement scale is visible on the right side of the image, indicating this is likely a museum or archaeological specimen being documented.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, each with a distinct design and texture, set against a black background.

  • The coin on the left features a circular shape with a rough, uneven edge, suggesting it has been worn or damaged over time.
    • The coin's surface is dark brown, with visible signs of aging and wear.
    • A figure is depicted in the center of the coin, although the details are unclear due to the coin's condition.
    • The coin's design appears to be a combination of symbols and markings, which may hold historical significance.
  • The coin on the right also has a circular shape with a rough edge, indicating it has undergone similar wear and tear.
    • This coin's surface is also dark brown, with visible signs of aging and wear.
    • A figure is depicted in the center of the coin, but the details are unclear due to the coin's condition.
    • The coin's design appears to be a combination of symbols and markings, which may hold historical significance.
  • A ruler is placed vertically along the right side of the image, providing a scale for measuring the coins' size.
    • The ruler has white lines indicating centimeters, with the first line starting at 0 cm and increasing in increments of 1 cm.
    • The ruler allows the viewer to estimate the size of the coins, which appear to be relatively small.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient coins with unique designs and textures, set against a black background. The coins' rough edges and dark brown surfaces suggest they have been worn over time, making it difficult to discern the details of the figures depicted on them. The ruler provides a scale for measuring the coins' size, which appears to be relatively small. Overall, the image offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting the craftsmanship and historical significance of these ancient coins.

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

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, likely from the Byzantine Empire, showcasing intricate designs and inscriptions. The coins are displayed against a black background, with a ruler on the right side indicating their size.

Coin Details:

  • Left Coin: The left coin features an image of a person, possibly a king or emperor, wearing a crown and holding a scepter. The inscription "IC XC" is visible above the figure, which translates to "Jesus Christ" in Greek.
  • Right Coin: The right coin depicts two figures, one standing behind the other, with the front figure holding a cross. The inscription "IC XC" is also present on this coin, along with additional text that is not clearly legible.

Ruler:

  • Measurement: The ruler on the right side of the image indicates that the coins are approximately 2-3 cm in diameter.
  • Scale: The ruler provides a scale for measuring the size of the coins, allowing viewers to estimate their dimensions.

Background:

  • Color: The background of the image is black, which helps to highlight the details of the coins.
  • Texture: The background appears to be smooth and even, providing a clean contrast to the textured surface of the coins.

Overall:

  • Historical Significance: The coins likely date back to the Byzantine Empire, which existed from the 4th to the 15th century AD. They may have been used as currency or as symbols of power and authority.
  • Artistic Value: The coins feature intricate designs and inscriptions, demonstrating the artistic skill and craftsmanship of the time period.
  • Educational Value: The image provides a valuable resource for historians, numismatists, and art enthusiasts, offering insights into the culture, politics, and economy of the Byzantine Empire.

Amazon Nova

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

The image displays two ancient coins, both showing signs of wear and age. The coin on the left has a prominent circular design with a figure in the center, possibly a religious or royal figure, surrounded by intricate patterns and Greek inscriptions. The coin on the right features two figures, one holding a cross and the other standing beside a pillar, also surrounded by Greek inscriptions. Both coins have a dark, oxidized surface, indicating their historical age. The coins are placed on a black background with a ruler on the right for scale, suggesting a focus on their size and detail.

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

The image shows two ancient coins that are placed on a black background. Both coins are round and have a brownish color, suggesting that they are made of bronze. The coins are shown in two different views, one of which is the front and the other is the back. The front of the coin depicts a person holding a cross, while the back of the coin shows a person holding a spear. The coins have a worn-out appearance, indicating that they are old and have been in circulation for a long time.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of a copper coin, which appear to be quite old and worn. The coin's circumference has some damage, with chips missing.

On one side, there is an engraving featuring a depiction of what seems to be a symbolic design; perhaps a religious symbol or a heraldic one. Some lettering is also present in the image, adding to the coin's significance.

On the other side of the coin, there is an engraving of three figures. The middle figure seems to be holding a staff or a cross. The details are worn, but it appears they're wearing some kind of robes or tunics.

The coin's dark, tarnished appearance indicates its age and potential exposure to elements or burial. A ruler on the side gives context to the dimensions of the coin, measured in centimeters.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of an ancient bronze coin against a black background, likely for display or cataloging purposes. A ruler is visible on the right side of the image to provide scale. The coin shows significant wear and tear, likely due to age.

Obverse (Left Side):

  • This side of the coin is worn and has a damaged edge, with a section missing.
  • It depicts indistinct figures and iconography that is hard to make out due to the coin's condition.
  • There is a clear letter "H" visible on the coin.

Reverse (Right Side):

  • The reverse also shows signs of wear and has a section missing, similar to the obverse.
  • It shows the distinct figures of three figures, likely religious or political.
  • One figure is holding a cross.

The coin's brown color and worn condition suggests its age and exposure to the elements. Its significance is as a historical artifact, providing insight into a bygone era.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. Here's a detailed description of each side:

  1. Left Side (Obverse):

    • The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, showing signs of wear and corrosion.
    • The design on this side is intricate but somewhat faded. There are visible figures and what seem to be inscriptions, though the details are not clear due to the condition of the coin.
    • There are traces of greenish patina, indicating oxidation over time.
  2. Right Side (Reverse):

    • This side of the coin also shows significant wear and corrosion.
    • The design includes figures that appear to be standing, possibly representing historical or mythological characters.
    • There are also inscriptions around the figures, but they are not easily readable due to the coin's condition.
    • The coin has a scale on the right side, indicating its size, which appears to be around 2 cm in diameter.

Overall, the coin is an artifact that has likely been unearthed from an archaeological site, showcasing historical and cultural significance. The wear and corrosion suggest it has been in circulation or buried for a considerable period.

Qwen

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. The coin appears to be slightly irregular in shape, with a slightly worn and patinated surface, indicating it is quite old.

On the left side of the image, the coin's reverse is visible. It features a depiction that includes a figure wearing a helmet or crown, which might represent a ruler or a deity. There are also some inscriptions around the figure, which could be names or titles in an ancient script. The coin is showing signs of wear and tear, with some areas showing erosion or damage.

On the right side of the image, the coin's obverse is visible. The obverse side typically features a portrait of a ruler or deity, which is the case here. The figure depicted is wearing a crown and a garment that covers the upper body, and there are inscriptions around the figure, likely representing a name or title in the same ancient script as the reverse. The coin has a similar worn and patinated appearance to the reverse side.

The coin's edge features a small hole or perforation, which is common in ancient coins for various purposes such as identifying them or as a decorative element. The coin is displayed against a black background, which makes the details of the coin more prominent. A scale on the right side of the image allows for the measurement of the coin's diameter, which is approximately 2.5 centimeters.

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

The image shows two ancient coins, likely of Byzantine origin, placed side by side against a black background. Both coins exhibit significant wear and irregular edges, suggesting age and use over time.

  1. Left Coin:

    • The coin appears to have a figure or symbol on the left side, which is partially eroded and difficult to discern.
    • There is some text inscribed around the edge, though it is not fully legible due to wear.
    • The surface has patches of greenish patina and other discoloration, indicating oxidation.
  2. Right Coin:

    • This coin features a clearer image of a figure, possibly a ruler or religious figure, standing and holding a staff or scepter.
    • There is additional text inscribed around the edge, which is also partially worn but more visible than on the left coin.
    • The coin also shows signs of oxidation and wear, with a similar greenish patina.

A scale in centimeters is provided on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coins. The coins appear to be roughly 2-3 cm in diameter.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm
cm