Human Generated Data

Title

Asper of Alexios II of Trebizond

Date

1297-1330 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Alexios II of Trebizond, Byzantine r. 1297 - 1330

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.2218

Human Generated Data

Title

Asper of Alexios II of Trebizond

People

Coin Constituent: Alexios II of Trebizond, Byzantine r. 1297 - 1330

Date

1297-1330 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.2218

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Microsoft
created on 2025-06-14

coin 66
copper 52.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 75%

Categories

Microsoft
created on 2025-06-14

others_ 0.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by 2021-05-01 on 2025-06-14

a couple of green and brown rocks 23.9%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a pair of coins dating from the 1st century ad.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a pair of two old coins with green paint

OpenAI GPT

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Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-07-17

This image shows what appears to be an ancient or corroded metal artifact, possibly a coin or medallion. It has a distinctive oval or circular shape with an irregular, weathered edge. The surface shows significant patina, with a dominant turquoise or green coloration typical of copper oxidation (verdigris). The outer rim appears to be a darker, possibly metallic gray color. The surface texture is uneven and shows signs of corrosion and deterioration. There's a measuring scale visible on the right side of the image, suggesting this is likely a documented archaeological or museum specimen. The object's surface appears to have both raised and recessed areas, though the details are somewhat obscured by the corrosion.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows two sides of a coin, with a ruler on the right side. The coin is made of metal and has a green patina, indicating that it may be old or have been exposed to the elements. The coin has a circular shape and appears to be about 2-3 cm in diameter.

On the left side of the image, the coin is shown with its front side facing up. The front side of the coin features an embossed design, but it is difficult to make out due to the patina. The design appears to be some sort of symbol or logo, but it is not clear what it represents.

On the right side of the image, the coin is shown with its back side facing up. The back side of the coin also features an embossed design, which appears to be similar to the design on the front side. However, the design on the back side is more worn and faded, making it even harder to discern.

A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, which suggests that the coin is being measured or examined in some way. The ruler is marked with centimeter measurements, ranging from 0 to 5 cm. This suggests that the coin is being measured in terms of its size, rather than its weight or value.

Overall, the image appears to be a photograph of an old coin that is being examined or studied in some way. The presence of the ruler suggests that the coin is being measured or analyzed, while the green patina suggests that it may be old or have been exposed to the elements.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows two round, ancient coins that are displayed against a white background. The coins are placed side by side, with a ruler on the right side to indicate their size. The coins are slightly worn and have a greenish-blue color with some brown spots. The edges of the coins are decorated with intricate designs, including a flower-like pattern and some other decorative elements.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image displays two ancient, possibly medieval or older, coins. They are circular and made of a dull silver-colored metal, likely silver. Each coin has been heavily corroded and displays a thick layer of green, likely copper carbonate (malachite), a common result of copper or bronze alloys reacting with the environment over a long time. The green layer covers most of the surfaces, obscuring much of the original design, though traces of embossed patterns or inscriptions are visible around the edges of both coins. The borders of the coins appear to be intact enough to suggest a decorative design. The coins are slightly different in shape, with one slightly more intact and the other a little more broken. The image includes a centimeter ruler on the right side, indicating the size of the coins. The background is plain and light-colored.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-01

The image shows two corroded metal objects, likely coins or medallions, set against a light gray background. A ruler with centimeter markings is visible on the right side of the frame, providing a sense of scale.

The objects are roughly circular, but their edges are broken and irregular, suggesting they have been damaged or degraded over time. The metal surface is largely obscured by a thick layer of green corrosion, with patches of brown or reddish-brown corrosion also present. This green corrosion likely indicates the presence of copper-based compounds, as copper is known to corrode into green-colored salts when exposed to moisture and air.

Despite the heavy corrosion, some details of the original designs are still visible around the edges of the objects. The metal rims appear to be decorated with intricate patterns or inscriptions. However, the details are difficult to make out due to the deterioration of the metal.

Overall, the image presents a close-up view of two ancient or historical metal objects, revealing the effects of age and environmental exposure. The focus on corrosion and degradation suggests that the image may be intended to document the process of decay or to study the composition of the metal.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows two sides of an old, heavily corroded coin. The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper, as evidenced by the green patina that has formed on its surface, which is a common result of oxidation over time.

  • Left Side (Obverse):

    • The design on this side is partially visible but quite worn. There appears to be a figure, possibly a portrait of a person, though the details are obscured by the corrosion.
    • There is some text along the edge, but it is difficult to read due to the coin's condition.
  • Right Side (Reverse):

    • This side is also heavily corroded, with a green patina covering most of the surface.
    • The design is largely indistinguishable due to the extensive wear and corrosion.
    • There is some text visible along the edge, but it is not clear enough to decipher.

The coin's condition suggests it has been exposed to the elements for a significant period, leading to the extensive corrosion and wear visible on both sides. The presence of a ruler for scale indicates that the coin is relatively small, typical of ancient or medieval coinage.

Qwen

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