Human Generated Data

Title

Obol of Ecbatana under Alexander the Great, Ecbatana

Date

311 BCE-295 BCE

People

Coin Constituent: Alexander III, the Great, Greek r. 336-323 BCE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation, 1.1965.1179

Human Generated Data

Title

Obol of Ecbatana under Alexander the Great, Ecbatana

People

Coin Constituent: Alexander III, the Great, Greek r. 336-323 BCE

Date

311 BCE-295 BCE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation, 1.1965.1179

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-06

Dime 100
Coin 100
Money 100
Nickel 100
Nature 91.3
Outdoors 91.3
Astronomy 91.3
Night 91.3
Outer Space 91.3
Space 91.3
Universe 91.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

moon 99.1
astronomy 98.2
desktop 98.1
no person 97.7
dark 96.8
wealth 92.5
full moon 92.3
lunar 91.7
round out 91.2
Luna 91.1
money 90.9
space 90.5
eclipse 89.2
still life 88.8
celestial 87.3
disjunct 86.9
closeup 85.5
round 84.9
nature 84.7
isolated 84.2

Imagga
created on 2022-05-06

pick 100
device 86.1
moon 32.4
space 24
black 22.8
money 22.1
planet 21.8
currency 19.7
astronomy 19.5
night 18.7
finance 18.6
coin 18.1
science 17.8
dark 16.7
sphere 16.6
light 14.7
cash 14.6
universe 14.6
coins 14.5
clock 14.3
ingot 13.4
sky 13.4
globe 13
full 12.8
star 12.8
world 12.4
stars 12.2
earth 11.9
wall clock 11.3
sun 11.3
round 11.2
dollar 11.1
close 10.8
bank 10.7
cosmos 10.7
block 10.4
banking 10.1
lunar 9.9
galaxy 9.7
render 9.5
blackboard 9.3
timepiece 9.1
reflection 9
financial 8.9
satellite 8.9
orbit 8.8
surface 8.8
solar 8.8
pound 8.7
bright 8.6
symbol 8.1
penny 7.9
3d 7.7
crater 7.6
system 7.6
savings 7.5
economy 7.4
investment 7.3
design 7.3
business 7.3
horizon 7.2
wealth 7.2
sea 7
fastener 7

Google
created on 2022-05-06

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-06

coin 87.5
silver 76.7
astronomy 60.7
moon 51.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Moon 91.3%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-06

a close up of a logo 70.5%
close up of a logo 68.7%
a close up of a device 50.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of two coins with a coin on the side of them

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

two silver coins with a head on one side and a lion on the other

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

The image shows two ancient coins placed against a black background.

  • Left coin (obverse side): Features a profile of a head facing right, likely depicting a figure from ancient mythology or history. The detail suggests a classical style.
  • Right coin (reverse side): Displays a figure, possibly a human or mythological being, standing in a dynamic pose. Surrounding markings appear faint but could be inscriptions or symbols.

On the far right side of the image, there is a vertical scale in centimeters, suggesting the items are quite small, consistent with the size of ancient coins. The overall photograph preserves a minimalist aesthetic, focusing exclusively on the coins while emphasizing their metallic textures.

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

The image depicts two small coins set against a black background. The left coin shows a profile of a head, likely a classical figure from ancient Greek or Roman culture, facing to the right. The right coin displays a figure standing with some markings or symbols around it; the details are not completely clear, but it might represent an ancient deity or person of significance. To the right there is a scale marked in centimeters, which indicates the size of the coins, suggesting they are quite small, likely less than 2 centimeters in diameter. The scale adds context to their size and possibly assists in recording or archiving the coins.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows two ancient silver coins or medallions against a black background. The coins appear to be circular in shape and have intricate designs on their surfaces, likely depicting figures or symbols from the time period they were minted. The coins are presented side-by-side, allowing for a clear view of their details. The scale bar at the bottom of the image provides a sense of the actual size of the coins.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This image shows both sides of an ancient coin, likely Greek or Hellenistic in origin. The obverse (front) side shows a profile portrait with curly hair, while the reverse side appears to have some kind of figure or design, though it's less clear in detail. The coin appears to be made of silver or another similar metal and has a weathered, aged patina typical of ancient coinage. The image is photographed against a black background with a measurement scale visible on the right edge. The coin is relatively small, as indicated by the scale markings.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image presents a side-by-side comparison of two ancient coins, each with its own distinct features.

Coin on the Left:

  • The coin on the left is circular in shape and features a profile of a man's face on one side.
  • The man's face is depicted in a classical style, with a prominent nose and chin.
  • The coin's surface appears to be worn and weathered, suggesting that it has been handled extensively over time.
  • A ruler or measuring scale is visible on the right side of the image, indicating that the coin is approximately 1 cm in diameter.

Coin on the Right:

  • The coin on the right is also circular in shape, but it features a different design on its surface.
  • Instead of a profile of a man's face, this coin depicts a figure riding a horse.
  • The figure is shown in a dynamic pose, with their arms outstretched and their legs bent as if they are in mid-gallop.
  • Like the first coin, this one also shows signs of wear and tear, with visible scratches and imperfections on its surface.
  • Again, the ruler or measuring scale on the right side of the image indicates that this coin is approximately 1 cm in diameter.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a solid black color, which helps to highlight the details of the coins.
  • There are no other objects or features in the background, allowing the viewer to focus solely on the coins.

Overall:

  • The image provides a clear and detailed view of the two ancient coins, allowing the viewer to appreciate their unique designs and features.
  • The use of a ruler or measuring scale helps to provide context for the size of the coins, while the solid black background helps to emphasize their details.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, likely from the Hellenistic period, set against a black background. The coins are positioned side by side, with the left coin featuring an embossed image of a man's face and the right coin displaying an embossed image of a bird or other animal.

A ruler is situated on the right side of the image, providing a scale for measuring the size of the coins. The ruler is marked with centimeter increments, allowing for precise measurement. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it may be part of a museum or archaeological collection, showcasing the historical significance and cultural importance of these ancient coins.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image displays two ancient coins against a plain black background. Both coins are circular and have a dull, oxidized appearance, indicating their age and the passage of time. The coin on the left features a profile portrait of a man, likely a ruler or deity, with intricate details such as a crown or headdress. The coin on the right shows a more abstract design, possibly depicting a figure in action, such as a warrior or a mythological creature. Both coins are placed next to a ruler marked in centimeters, suggesting the image is intended to provide a sense of scale. The coins' surfaces show signs of wear and corrosion, typical of ancient artifacts that have been buried or exposed to the elements for centuries.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image shows two coins with different designs on them. The coin on the left has a profile of a person's head, possibly a ruler or a deity, engraved on it. The coin on the right depicts a figure, possibly a person or an animal, engaged in some activity. The coins are displayed against a black background, and a ruler is placed on the right side to provide a sense of scale.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two ancient silver coins against a stark black background.

  • Coins: Both coins are circular and appear to be made of silver. They are worn and show signs of age, suggesting they are historical artifacts. The coin on the left features a profile of a person, likely a ruler or deity, and has detailed features. The coin on the right displays a figure in a dynamic pose, possibly a mythological character.

  • Scale: A ruler with centimeter markings is placed vertically on the right side of the image, providing scale.

  • Background: The black background emphasizes the coins, making them the focal point of the image. It suggests that the photograph was taken to document these artifacts.

Overall, the image is a well-lit and clear presentation of two ancient silver coins.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

The image shows two sides of a coin against a black background, with a ruler on the right side for scale. On the left, the coin features a profile of a person with detailed hair and facial features. On the right, the coin depicts a figure in action, possibly dancing or fighting. The coins appear to be old, with some wear and slight discoloration. The ruler is labeled with "cm" and has markings for each centimeter.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely made of metal, displayed against a black background. The coin appears to be circular and relatively small in size.

  1. Left Side (Obverse):

    • The obverse side of the coin features a profile of a face, possibly a bust of a person. The facial features are somewhat indistinct due to wear and age, but the depiction includes a head with hair or a headdress.
    • There are some inscriptions or markings around the head, though they are not clearly legible in this image.
  2. Right Side (Reverse):

    • The reverse side of the coin depicts what appears to be an animal, possibly a horse or a mythical creature. The details are not entirely clear, but the creature seems to be in a dynamic pose, perhaps rearing or in motion.
    • Similar to the obverse, there are inscriptions or markings around the figure, which are also not clearly legible.
  3. Scale:

    • A scale is provided on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin. The scale suggests that the coin is small, likely around 1-2 centimeters in diameter.

The coin's design and style suggest it could be from an ancient civilization, possibly Greek or Roman, given the common motifs of busts and animals on their coinage. The wear and patina indicate it is quite old.

Qwen

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

The image shows two ancient coins, likely from the same period, placed side by side against a black background. The coin on the left features a profile of a person's head, possibly a ruler or deity, with detailed hair and facial features. The coin on the right depicts a figure in a dynamic pose, possibly a horseman or a warrior in motion, with a raised arm and a shield or spear. The figure's posture suggests movement and action.

The coins appear to be of a similar size, as indicated by the ruler on the far right of the image, which measures the coins against centimeter marks. The ruler provides a sense of scale, helping to determine the precise size of the coins relative to the standard measurement. The coins show signs of wear and age, with visible patina and slight tarnishing, which is typical for ancient artifacts.

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

The image shows two ancient coins placed side by side against a black background. The coin on the left appears to have a detailed engraving, possibly depicting a face or a head, while the coin on the right seems to have an engraving of a figure, perhaps a person or an animal. Both coins show signs of age and wear, with a patina that suggests they are made of metal, likely silver or bronze. To the right of the coins, there is a scale marked in centimeters, indicating the size of the coins. The scale suggests that each coin is approximately 1.5 cm in diameter.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm
cm