Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius

Date

2nd century CE

People

Coin Constituent: Marcus Aurelius, Roman r. 161 - 180 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The George Davis Chase Collection of Roman Coins, Gift of George Davis Chase, Professor of Classics and Dean of Graduate Study at the University of Maine, 1942.176.252

Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius

People

Coin Constituent: Marcus Aurelius, Roman r. 161 - 180 CE

Date

2nd century CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The George Davis Chase Collection of Roman Coins, Gift of George Davis Chase, Professor of Classics and Dean of Graduate Study at the University of Maine, 1942.176.252

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-07

Nickel 98.6
Money 98.6
Coin 98.6
Dime 94.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

no person 99.1
metalwork 98.5
jewelry 96.2
wealth 95.7
one 95.2
precious 95.1
copper 93.7
shining 92.5
round out 91.8
retro 90.2
science 88.8
ancient 87.8
gem 85.8
treasure 85.8
old 82.3
round 82.1
art 81.1
disjunct 80.9
bronze 80.1
sculpture 76

Imagga
created on 2022-05-07

planet 35
globe 31.5
earth 30.2
money 28.9
currency 26.9
world 26.6
coin 24.8
finance 22.8
space 21.7
cash 20.1
map 19.4
global 19.1
sphere 18.4
coins 18.3
bank 18.1
moon 17.3
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science 16
economy 15.8
majolica 15.7
earthenware 15.1
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close 12.6
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clock 11
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block 10.7
ball 10.5
sun 10.5
metal 10.5
china 10.4
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object 10.3
design 10.1
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light 8.7
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stars 8.5
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one 8.2
pattern 8.2
retro 8.2
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eagle 7.9
treasure 7.7
decorative 7.5
buy 7.5
timepiece 7.4
closeup 7.4
environment 7.4
decoration 7.3
graphic 7.3
antique 7
reflection 7

Google
created on 2022-05-07

Head 97.3
Chin 96.7
Coin 89.9
Currency 86.9
Money handling 86.2
Money 85.7
Cash 85.6
Artifact 84.6
Nickel 83.8
Tree 80.7
Font 79
Circle 73.4
Metal 71.4
Darkness 67.9
Fashion accessory 67.6
History 66.5
Copper 66.4
Bronze 66.3
Antique 65.7
Ancient history 64.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-07

coin 95.3
text 94.4
currency 71
money 64.7
mint 61.3
cash 57.4
accessory 45.5
enamel 32.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 99.4%

Clarifai

Coin 99.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-07

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-07

background pattern 25.8%

Salesforce

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

two bronze coins with a woman on one side and a man on the other

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

a photograph of a pair of ancient roman coins with a horse

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image shows two sides of a bronze Roman coin against a black background. The left side features a profile portrait of a male figure adorned with a detailed laurel wreath, likely an emperor. The inscriptions surrounding the portrait appear partially legible but are slightly corroded due to green patina. The right side depicts a standing figure holding objects, possibly symbolic items, with additional inscriptions around the perimeter. The coin has significant wear and oxidation, characteristic of its age and material, with greenish corrosion indicating its bronze composition. A ruler on the right side provides measurement in centimeters for scale.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two views of an ancient bronze coin, likely a Roman sestertius. The coin appears to have a dark brown patina with some areas showing green corrosion, characteristic of aged bronze. On the left side of the image, the obverse of the coin depicts a profile portrait of a Roman emperor, possibly Marcus Aurelius, with a laurel wreath on his head. The emperor is facing right, and there is a surrounding inscription, although parts of it are obscured or worn.

On the right side of the image, the reverse of the coin is visible, showing a standing figure, possibly a deity or personification, holding an object. This side also has a surrounding inscription, with parts that are similarly worn or corroded. To the right of the image is a scale showing centimeters, indicating the coin's size relative to a scale for measuring physical dimensions. The background of the image is a plain, solid black, emphasizing the coin's details.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows two ancient Roman coins. The coins appear to be made of bronze and have a distinctive green patina, indicating they have aged over time. The coins display intricate designs and inscriptions, suggesting they are from an important historical period. The coins are presented against a dark background, allowing the details of the designs to be clearly visible.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This image shows both sides (obverse and reverse) of what appears to be an ancient Roman coin. The coin shows signs of age and patina, with a distinctive green verdigris coloring typical of aged copper or bronze coins. The obverse (left side) shows a portrait in profile, while the reverse (right side) depicts a standing figure. The coin has visible text around the edges, though it's not clearly legible in this image. The coin appears to be well-preserved despite its age, with good detail still visible in the relief. The photograph is taken against a black background with a measurement scale visible on the right edge of the image.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, each with a distinct design and inscription. The coins are circular in shape, with a dark brown color and green patina visible on their surfaces.

Coin 1:

  • Front Side: The front side of the coin features an image of a man's head, likely a Roman emperor or other prominent figure. The man is depicted facing right, with his hair styled in a manner characteristic of ancient Roman portraiture.
  • Inscription: The inscription on the front side of the coin is written in Latin and reads "IMP CAESAR AVG TR P COS III," which translates to "Imperator Caesar Augustus, Tribune, Consul for the third time."
  • Edge: The edge of the coin is not visible in the image.

Coin 2:

  • Front Side: The front side of the second coin depicts a woman standing in front of a column, possibly representing a goddess or other female figure from ancient mythology.
  • Inscription: The inscription on the front side of the coin is also written in Latin and reads "VICTORIA AVG," which translates to "Victory of Augustus."
  • Edge: Like the first coin, the edge of the second coin is not visible in the image.

Background:

  • The background of the image is black, providing a neutral backdrop for the coins.
  • A ruler or measuring device is visible on the right side of the image, indicating that the coins are being measured or compared in size.

Overall:

  • The image provides a detailed view of two ancient coins, showcasing their designs, inscriptions, and condition.
  • The coins appear to be from the Roman Empire, likely dating back to the 1st or 2nd century AD.
  • The image suggests that the coins may be part of a larger collection or exhibit, with the ruler or measuring device indicating a focus on their size and scale.

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

The image presents a close-up view of two ancient Roman coins, showcasing their intricate details and historical significance. The coins are positioned side by side, with the left coin featuring an image of a man's head and the right coin depicting a woman standing next to an altar.

Coin Details:

  • Left Coin: The left coin bears the image of a man's head, likely a Roman emperor or deity, surrounded by inscriptions that are partially legible due to wear and tear.
  • Right Coin: The right coin features a woman standing next to an altar, possibly a goddess or a representation of a mythological figure. The inscriptions on this coin are also partially legible.

Background and Context:

  • Black Background: The coins are set against a plain black background, which helps to highlight their details and textures.
  • Ruler: A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, providing a scale for measuring the size of the coins. The ruler indicates that the coins are approximately 1-2 cm in diameter.

Overall Impression:

The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of ancient Rome, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating these coins. The level of detail and the condition of the coins suggest that they may be valuable artifacts, worthy of further study and preservation.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows two ancient bronze coins on a black background. The coins are circular in shape and have a greenish-brown patina, indicating their age. The coin on the left features a portrait of a man, possibly a Roman emperor, wearing a laurel wreath and a beard. The coin on the right depicts a figure holding a staff and a shield, with the letters "S C" (Senatus Consulto) visible below the figure. The coins appear to be well-preserved and have a diameter of approximately 2.5 centimeters, as indicated by the ruler on the right side of the image.

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

The image shows two ancient coins, both of which are circular and have a similar appearance. They are brownish-green in color, with a dark brown border around the edges. The coins are placed on a black background, and there is a ruler on the right side of the image. The ruler has white lines and the text "cm" on it, indicating that it is a measuring tool. The coins have some text and symbols on them, but they are not clearly visible in the image.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases two sides of an ancient, corroded coin set against a dark background. To the right of the coin is a ruler in centimeters, indicating the coin's size.

The left side of the coin features a profile of a person, possibly a Roman emperor or figure of importance, adorned with a laurel wreath. Surrounding the profile are inscriptions in Latin, though the corrosion makes them hard to decipher completely.

The right side of the coin depicts a full figure of a woman standing next to a pedestal. She seems to be holding an object in her hand. The inscriptions around her figure are similarly hard to discern because of the corrosion.

Both sides of the coin share a similar weathered appearance. The original bronze color is visible but is covered by a green patina, showing significant corrosion and age. This adds an antique feel to the coin.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two ancient Roman coins, presumably from different sides. The coins are positioned on a dark, possibly black, background.

Coin Details:

  • Appearance: Both coins are circular and appear to be made of bronze or a similar metal. They have aged and show signs of wear, with visible surface corrosion, characterized by patches of green verdigris.
  • Obverse (Coin 1): The first coin's obverse side depicts a portrait profile of a figure, likely a Roman emperor or prominent person. The image is surrounded by an inscription, which may be the name of the ruler.
  • Reverse (Coin 2): The reverse side features a standing figure, potentially a goddess, holding an object. There is also an inscription along the edge.
  • Background: The background is plain and dark, which emphasizes the coins.

Additional Features:

  • A measuring scale in centimeters is present on the right side of the image, providing a size reference for the coins.

Overall, the image gives an impression of ancient artifacts that are well-preserved given their age.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely Roman, displayed against a black background.

  1. Left Side (Obverse):

    • The obverse side features a profile bust of a figure, possibly a Roman emperor or significant individual.
    • The figure is depicted facing right and appears to be wearing a laurel wreath or some form of headgear.
    • There are inscriptions around the edge of the coin, but they are partially worn and difficult to read completely. The visible letters suggest Latin script.
  2. Right Side (Reverse):

    • The reverse side shows a standing figure, which seems to be a deity or personification, possibly holding an object such as a staff or scepter.
    • The figure is flanked by additional elements, potentially symbols or other figures, which are less distinct due to wear.
    • Similar to the obverse, there are inscriptions around the edge, but they are also worn and not entirely legible.
  3. General Condition:

    • The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, showing significant signs of wear and corrosion.
    • There is a greenish patina, likely from oxidation, which is common in ancient bronze coins.
    • The coin has a somewhat irregular shape, indicating it may have been hand-struck rather than machine-made.
  4. Scale:

    • A scale is included on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin. The coin appears to be approximately 2 cm in diameter.

This coin is likely of historical and numismatic interest, providing insights into the art, culture, and governance of the Roman era.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image shows two ancient coins placed side by side against a black background. The coins appear to be made of a dark metal, possibly bronze or copper, and exhibit some green patina, suggesting they have been exposed to the elements for a long time.

The coin on the left features a profile of a figure, likely a deity or a significant historical person, facing left. Surrounding the figure are inscriptions in what appears to be Latin, though the exact text is not entirely clear from the image. The coin on the right displays a standing figure holding a staff or scepter, also with inscriptions around the periphery, which are partially legible.

The scale on the right side of the image indicates that the coins are approximately 2 cm in diameter. The overall condition of the coins shows signs of wear and age, with the surfaces showing signs of tarnish and some areas of chipping or damage.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely of Roman origin, given the style and inscriptions.

Obverse (front side, left):

  • The coin features a profile of a bearded man, possibly an emperor, wearing a radiate crown.
  • The inscription around the edge reads "IMP MAXENTIUS AVG," which translates to "Imperator Maximianus Augustus," indicating that this coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Maximianus.
  • There is some green patina on the coin, indicating oxidation over time.

Reverse (back side, right):

  • The reverse side depicts a female figure, likely a goddess, holding a staff or spear and a globe. This could represent a deity associated with power or authority.
  • The inscription around the edge reads "SAECVLVM NOVVM," which translates to "New Era," suggesting that the coin was minted to commemorate a significant event or the beginning of a new era.
  • There is also some green patina on this side of the coin.

The coin is placed against a black background, and there is a scale on the right side of the image indicating the size of the coin in centimeters. The coin appears to be well-preserved despite its age, with clear details and inscriptions.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm
cm