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Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Severus Alexander

Date

3rd century CE

People

Coin Constituent: Severus Alexander, Roman r. 222 - 235 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, 1942.176.309

Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Severus Alexander

People

Coin Constituent: Severus Alexander, Roman r. 222 - 235 CE

Date

3rd 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, 1942.176.309

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-07

Dime 98.6
Coin 98.6
Money 98.6
Nickel 94.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 99.9
metalwork 99.9
sculpture 99.4
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one 98.1
art 97.2
rusty 95.8
old 94.6
bronze 93.8
armor 93.3
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religion 92.8
copper 92.5
iron 92
antique 91.7
two 91.4
veil 90.9
museum 90
retro 89.2
people 89.1

Imagga
created on 2022-05-07

shield 100
armor 93.4
protective covering 71
currency 70.1
money 69
coin 68.8
coins 57
finance 51.6
cash 48.6
covering 47.2
banking 44.2
bank 39.5
metal 32.2
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object 27.9
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collection 24.4
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one 22.4
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amulet 13.2
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copper 12.8
block 12.7
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commerce 11.2
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rust 10.6
antique 10.5
charm 10.4
ruble 9.9
device 9.5
closeup 9.4
market 8.9
success 8.9
rich 8.4
symbol 8.1
coinage 7.9
value 7.8
crisis 7.8
debt 7.7
us 7.7
two 7.6
england 7.6
bronze 7.2
concepts 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-07

Coin 89.5
Artifact 85.4
Money 84
Currency 84
Cash 81.9
Nickel 81.8
Wood 81.4
Circle 74.7
Metal 68.6
Bronze 66.3
Antique 66
Ancient history 65.9
Carving 65.6
Collectable 65.2
Copper 65
Art 65
History 64.7
Souvenir 64.7
Money handling 61.8
Font 57.8

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-07

coin 99.9
bronze 92.4
currency 89.8
money 87.4
metal 85.5
cash 82.5
mint 80.4
money handling 80.3
nickel 77
copper 73
black 66.8
saving 54.7
brass 52

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin
Human face
Human nose

Clarifai

Coin 99.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-07

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-07

a close up of a coin 91%
close up of a coin 89.3%
a coin on a table 72.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a coin - sized coin with a man on it

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

ancient roman coin with a portrait of a man and a woman

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient bronze coin. On the left side, there are inscriptions around the edge of the coin, which are partially visible. On the right side, the coin depicts a dynamic scene: a figure wearing armor and a helmet, holding a spear or weapon, and positioned next to a shield. This figure seems to represent a warrior or soldier in a stance of action or defense. The inscriptions surrounding the scene are somewhat worn but still discernible. The coin appears to have historical significance, likely originating from a Roman or classical-era context.

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. The coin appears to be made of bronze or another similar metal, exhibiting signs of wear and age.

The obverse side of the coin features the outline of a head facing right, with faint text visible along the edge of the coin. The text is in Latin and appears to be the name and titles of a Roman emperor.

The reverse side shows a figure, possibly a soldier or a deity, standing holding a spear. To the right are faint, circular decorations, possibly symbols or letters. The surrounding edge also contains Latin inscriptions typical of Roman coinage, often representing the titles or accomplishments of the authority depicted.

The coin's imagery suggests that it is of Roman origin, possibly dating back to the imperial period.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows two ancient Roman coins. The coins appear to be made of bronze and have intricate designs on both the front and back sides.

On the front side, there is a profile portrait of a person, likely a Roman emperor or other important figure. The portrait is detailed and shows the individual's facial features.

On the reverse side, there is an image of a figure, possibly a deity or mythological character, standing in a pose. The figure appears to be holding some kind of object or symbol.

The coins have a weathered and aged appearance, indicating they are from an ancient time period. The text on the coins is not clearly legible, but it appears to be in Latin, the language used in ancient Rome.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the artistic and cultural traditions of the Roman Empire through the detailed designs and craftsmanship of these ancient coins.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This image shows what appears to be an ancient Roman coin. It's a dark brown or copper-colored coin with visible text around the edges, though the text is not clearly legible in this image. The coin appears to be photographed against a black background with measurement marks visible on the right side of the image, indicating this may be a professional or archaeological documentation photo. The surface shows signs of age and wear, with some patina and oxidation typical of ancient bronze or copper coins. A scale marker showing centimeters is visible at the bottom 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 Roman coins, each featuring a distinct side. The coin on the left displays a profile of a man, while the coin on the right shows a figure holding a spear and shield.

  • Coin on the Left:
    • Profile: The coin features a profile of a man with short hair, facing left.
    • Text: The text "IMP CAESAR AVG" is inscribed around the edge of the coin.
    • Background: The coin has a dark brown color with a slight sheen.
  • Coin on the Right:
    • Figure: The coin depicts a figure holding a spear and shield, standing in front of a tree or pillar.
    • Text: The text "IMP CAESAR AVG" is also inscribed around the edge of this coin.
    • Background: The coin has a similar dark brown color to the other coin.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient Roman coins, each with a unique design. The coin on the left features a profile of a man, while the coin on the right depicts a figure holding a spear and shield. Both coins have the same inscription and share a similar dark brown color.

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

The image presents a coin with two sides, each featuring distinct designs. The left side of the coin showcases a profile of a man's head, while the right side depicts a figure holding a spear and shield.

Left Side:

  • Profile of a Man's Head: The left side of the coin features a profile of a man's head, facing right. The man has short hair and is wearing a laurel wreath on his head.
  • Inscription: There is an inscription around the edge of the coin, but it is not legible due to the image quality.

Right Side:

  • Figure Holding a Spear and Shield: The right side of the coin depicts a figure holding a spear and shield. The figure is standing in a contrapposto stance, with their weight shifted onto their right leg.
  • Inscription: There is another inscription around the edge of the coin, but it is also not legible due to the image quality.

Background:

  • Black Background: The background of the image is black, which helps to highlight the details of the coin.
  • Ruler: There is a ruler on the right side of the image, which indicates that the coin is approximately 2 cm in diameter.

Overall, the image provides a clear view of both sides of the coin, allowing us to appreciate the intricate details of the designs. However, the inscriptions on the coin are not legible, which may limit our understanding of the coin's significance and historical context.

Amazon Nova

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

The image displays two ancient Roman coins, each showcasing distinct features typical of Roman currency. On the left side of the image, the coin depicts the profile of a male figure, likely an emperor or a significant historical figure, with a laurel wreath around his head, symbolizing victory and honor. The inscription around the figure reads "IMP CAESAR MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINVS AVG," which translates to "Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus," indicating the coin's issuer and his titles. The coin's surface shows signs of wear and corrosion, common in ancient artifacts.

On the right side of the image, the coin features a more intricate design. It portrays a warrior figure, possibly a god or a hero, standing in a dynamic pose, holding a spear and shield. The reverse side of the coin bears the inscription "MARTIALIS," which could refer to the god Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology. The coin also has a ruler for measurement, indicating its size, and a scale with markings, suggesting its use for currency. The coins' surfaces are tarnished, reflecting their age and historical significance.

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

The image shows two ancient coins, both of which are made of bronze. The coin on the left has the head of a man on it, and the coin on the right has a man holding a spear and shield. The coins are placed on a black background, and there is a ruler on the right side of the image to show the size of the coins.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient, copper-colored coin. Both sides feature raised figures and lettering around the circumference, indicative of its age and origin.

One side of the coin shows a detailed bust of a man with short hair and a laurel wreath on his head. The man is depicted in profile facing right. Around the bust, the inscription "FELIX ANTO..." can be seen.

The other side portrays a standing figure dressed as a soldier, complete with a helmet and shield. This figure is also depicted in profile. Surrounding this figure is another inscription, which appears to be "LEG. I."

The coin seems to have signs of wear and age, including some chipping and fading of the details. The image also includes a ruler in the bottom right corner to give an indication of the coin's size. The background is a plain black color, likely to showcase the coin in detail.

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

The image displays two sides of an antique bronze Roman coin, likely from the imperial era. The coin is set against a black background, and a ruler is placed vertically on the right for scale.

Obverse (Left side):

  • Depicts a bust of a person, possibly a Roman emperor, in profile, facing right. The person is likely male, and their head is wreathed in laurel.
  • The inscription around the edge is in Latin, but it's partially worn and difficult to read entirely. The inscription likely includes the emperor's name and titles.

Reverse (Right side):

  • Features a standing figure, probably a Roman soldier or deity, carrying a spear and possibly holding a shield, facing to the right. There is also a horse on the side of the soldier.
  • Another Latin inscription encircles the design. Similar to the obverse, parts of the inscription are worn, making it difficult to read clearly.

The coin's brown color suggests age and oxidation, and the worn details indicate that the coin has been in circulation for a long time.

Mistral Pixtral

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

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

  1. Obverse (Left Side):

    • The obverse side features a profile bust of a male figure facing right.
    • The figure appears to be wearing a laurel wreath, which was commonly used to depict emperors and important figures in Roman coinage.
    • The inscription around the bust reads "IMP ALEXAND AVG," which likely refers to Emperor Alexander Severus, who ruled from 222 to 235 AD.
  2. Reverse (Right Side):

    • The reverse side depicts two standing figures facing each other.
    • The figure on the left is holding a spear and appears to be wearing a helmet, suggesting it could be a military figure or deity.
    • The figure on the right is holding a scepter and appears to be wearing a toga, suggesting it could be a civilian or another deity.
    • The inscription around the figures is partially visible and includes the letters "VIRTVS AVG," which translates to "Virtue of the Augustus."

The coin appears to be made of bronze, as indicated by its dark, somewhat worn appearance. The presence of a scale on the right side of the image suggests that the coin is being measured for its dimensions.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Roman Empire, based on the style and inscriptions.

  1. Obverse (Front Side): The front side features a profile portrait of a man wearing a laurel wreath, which is a common symbol of Roman emperors. The inscription around the edge of the coin reads "IMP CAESAR ANTONINUS PIVS AVG COS II," which translates to "Imperator Caesar Antoninus Pius Pius Augustus, Consul for the second time." This indicates that the coin was minted during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who was emperor from 138 to 161 CE.

  2. Reverse (Back Side): The back side of the coin depicts a figure on horseback, likely representing a military or religious deity, holding a spear and a shield. The figure is wearing a cuirass and a helmet, suggesting a connection to the military or divine protection. The inscription around this side reads "ANTONINVS AVG" which is a variation of the emperor's name, reinforcing the connection to Antoninus Pius.

The coin's surface has a patina, indicating it has been aged over time, and its size is measured in centimeters on the right side of the image, suggesting it is a professional photograph taken for cataloging or study purposes.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image shows an ancient coin, likely from the Roman Empire, displayed with both sides visible.

Obverse (left side):

  • The coin features a profile portrait of a male figure, facing right.
  • The figure has short, curly hair and a beard.
  • The text around the edge appears to be Latin, though it is partially worn.
  • The coin has some patina and age-related wear, giving it a dark brown color.

Reverse (right side):

  • The coin depicts a standing figure, possibly a god or emperor, holding a spear in the right hand and a globe in the left hand.
  • The figure is draped in a toga-like garment.
  • There is a smaller head on the left side of the figure, which might represent another person or deity.
  • The text at the bottom appears to be Latin, but it is difficult to read fully.
  • The coin has a similar dark brown patina as the obverse side.

The coin is photographed against a black background with a scale indicator on the right side, showing the coin's size in centimeters. The scale suggests the coin is approximately 2.5 cm in diameter.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm
PORT
EMPIRE

Google

cm
cm