Human Generated Data

Title

Dinar of al-Mahdi

Date

785-786

People

Coin Constituent: Al-Mahdi, Arab r. 775-785

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.2310

Human Generated Data

Title

Dinar of al-Mahdi

People

Coin Constituent: Al-Mahdi, Arab r. 775-785

Date

785-786

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.2310

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-09

Coin 97.5
Money 97.5
Nickel 94.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

currency 99.4
money 99.2
isolate 98.9
wealth 98.8
no person 98.4
change 97.3
finance 96.9
business 96.8
cash 96.3
one 94.9
cent 94.9
metalwork 94.6
copper 94.1
gold 93.2
bank 92.5
symbol 92.4
savings 91.6
reverse 91.1
ancient 89.1
monetary 88.3

Imagga
created on 2022-05-09

currency 62.9
money 61.3
coin 61.1
finance 48.2
coins 46.4
cash 44.9
bank 40.4
banking 39.6
financial 33.9
metal 32.2
wealth 28.8
economy 26
silver 25.7
pay 25
exchange 24.9
one 23.9
business 23.7
old 23
ingot 22.4
numismatics 21.8
dollar 21.4
antique 21.3
circle 20.7
close 20.6
change 20.2
round 19.9
object 19.1
gold 18.9
collection 18
block 17.3
commerce 16.8
monetary 16.6
finances 16.4
amulet 15.9
retro 15.6
shiny 15
savings 14.9
copper 14.7
historical 14.1
cent 13.8
investment 13.8
symbol 13.5
payment 13.5
vintage 13.3
circular 12.7
value 12.6
pound 12.6
charm 12.6
market 12.4
antiquity 11.9
collect 11.8
conceptual 11.5
buy 11.3
ancient 11.3
two 11
associated 10.9
association 10.8
definition 10.8
advertise 10.7
states 10.6
advertisement 10.6
art 10.6
advertising 10.6
bowl 10.3
cover 10.2
earth 10.1
decorative 10
element 9.9
ellipse 9.9
ball 9.8
economics 9.8
decor 9.7
creative 9.7
us 9.6
union 9.6
united 9.5
icon 9.5
cloud 9.5
closeup 9.4
rich 9.3
form 9.3
surveying instrument 9.2
backdrop 9.1
capital 9
relief 8.9
economic 8.7
treasure 8.7
decoration 8
coinage 7.9
design 7.9
device 7.9
crown 7.8
book 7.6
stock 7.5
globe 7.4
shine 7.4
global 7.3
black 7.2
instrument 7.1
moon 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-09

Coin 88.2
Artifact 85.2
Currency 85
Money 84.2
Amber 81.9
Font 80.6
Circle 75.3
Nickel 73
Metal 70.3
Bronze 66.1
History 65
Ancient history 63.3
Wood 63.1
Antique 59.5
Cash 57.2
Brass 57.2
Art 54.7
Gold 53.7
Money handling 52.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-09

coin 99.9
currency 92.3
bronze 92.2
money 90.9
text 90.7
gold 89.2
metal 88
cash 87.1
money handling 84.2
mint 81.3
nickel 76.9
brass 76.7
copper 60.5
silver 56.3
saving 54.7

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-09

a close up of a coin 85.9%
close up of a coin 83.1%
a coin on a surface 73.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-06-12

a photograph of a gold coin with a picture of a man on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image shows two gold coins displayed against a black background. They are engraved with Arabic script, one shown on the left and the other on the right. Both coins feature intricate calligraphy, including a circular border of text running along the edges. The inscriptions suggest these are likely from an Islamic civilization. Their round shape and the detailed engravings indicate that they are historical artifacts, possibly currency from a caliphal era such as the Abbasid or Umayyad periods. A scale bar on the right side of the image denotes measurements in centimeters for size reference.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image shows two sides of an ancient Islamic gold coin, commonly known as a dinar. The coin is displayed on a black background with a scale for size reference on the right side. Both sides of the coin feature inscriptions in Arabic script.

The left side of the coin (the obverse) is characterized by central Arabic inscriptions surrounded by a circular band of additional script along the edge. The right side of the coin (the reverse) also displays a central area of text with a border of more script, forming a circular pattern around the edge. The script is intricate, indicating that it is a historical artifact likely from an early Islamic period, such as the Abbasid Caliphate. The overall appearance is consistent with typical features of Islamic numismatic art from the medieval era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient gold coin, showcasing its intricate details and design.

  • The coin is circular in shape, with a diameter of approximately 2.5 cm.
    • The surface of the coin features a raised border, which is adorned with Arabic calligraphy.
    • The calligraphy is written in a flowing script, with each letter connected to the next.
    • The text appears to be a combination of words and phrases, possibly including the name of a ruler or a date.
  • The background of the image is solid black, providing a stark contrast to the gold color of the coin.
    • A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, measuring the length of the coin in centimeters.
    • The ruler has white markings and is labeled "cm" at the bottom.

In summary, the image provides a detailed view of an ancient gold coin, highlighting its unique design and calligraphy. The coin's circular shape, raised border, and flowing script are all notable features, while the black background and ruler provide context for the coin's size and scale.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image presents a coin with an intricate design, featuring Arabic script on both sides. The coin is circular in shape and has a gold color.

On the left side of the image, the coin is displayed with its front side facing upwards, showcasing the Arabic script. On the right side, the coin is shown with its back side facing upwards, also featuring Arabic script.

In the bottom-right corner of the image, a ruler is visible, providing a scale for measuring the size of the coin. The ruler has markings indicating centimeters, allowing for accurate measurement.

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 clear and detailed view of the coin's design and size.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows two gold coins placed side by side on a black background. The coins have Arabic inscriptions and designs on them, indicating that they are likely from a historical period when Arabic was the dominant language in the region. The coins appear to be well-preserved, with a shiny and reflective surface, suggesting that they are valuable and have been carefully preserved. The coins are positioned in the center of the image, with a ruler or measuring stick visible on the right side of the frame.

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

The image shows two gold coins on a black background. The coins are round and have some text written on them. The text on the coins is in a foreign language, possibly Arabic. The coins are placed on a black background, and a ruler is placed beside them to measure their size. The ruler has some numbers and lines on it, which are used to measure the coins' dimensions.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of a gold coin, likely an ancient or medieval Islamic coin, set against a black background. To the right of the coins is a vertical scale marked in centimeters. Both sides of the coin feature Arabic script as their primary design elements. The left coin's face is covered in vertical blocks of text stacked upon one another, with a surrounding ring of script as well. The coin on the right has an inscription organized in three prominent horizontal lines, also enclosed by a ring of script. The coins appear to be in a well-preserved state, showing intricate details of the calligraphy.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image presents two gold coins, likely from the medieval era, displayed against a black background. They are positioned to showcase both sides of the coins. A centimeter ruler is placed vertically to the right of the coins for size comparison.

Coins:

  • Appearance: The coins have a circular shape and a slightly irregular edge, suggesting they are hand-struck. The gold color has a warm, lustrous sheen. Both coins appear to have surface wear.
  • Design: Both coins are covered in Arabic script, likely inscriptions related to the ruling power, the name of a Caliph, the date and location of minting, and religious phrases. The script is in bold, stylized letters.

Background and Scale:

  • Background: The plain black background highlights the gold coins and ensures that the coins are the focus.
  • Ruler: The vertical centimeter ruler provides a scale to estimate the size of the coins, which appear to be around 2-3 cm in diameter.

In summary, the image is a well-lit, detail-oriented photograph of two ancient gold coins, designed to highlight their historical and artistic value, with the inclusion of a ruler for scale.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of a historical gold coin. The coin features intricate inscriptions in what appears to be Arabic script. Both sides of the coin have detailed calligraphic designs, with the text arranged in a circular pattern around the edge and central lines of text.

  • Obverse (Left Side): The central inscription appears to be more prominent and larger, possibly indicating the name of a ruler or a significant phrase. The surrounding text is smaller and forms a circular border.

  • Reverse (Right Side): Similar to the obverse, this side also features Arabic script with central and border inscriptions. The text is arranged in a way that emphasizes certain words or phrases, which might denote important information such as the issuing authority, date, or religious declarations.

The coin's design and script suggest it is from an Islamic historical period, possibly from a medieval or early modern Islamic dynasty. The gold material indicates its value and significance during its time of issue.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm
S
وال الا

Google

cm
cm