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Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Nero with bird's-eye view of the harbor of Ostia, Rome

Date

64 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Nero, Roman r. 54 - 68 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, 1942.176.125

Human Generated Data

Title

Sestertius of Nero with bird's-eye view of the harbor of Ostia, Rome

People

Coin Constituent: Nero, Roman r. 54 - 68 CE

Date

64 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, 1942.176.125

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-16

Coin 97
Money 97
Dime 95.4
Nickel 95.4
Animal 72.5
Reptile 72.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-16

art 98
old 96.5
metalwork 95.5
no person 95.2
one 94.4
isolate 92.9
ancient 91.7
sculpture 90.8
vintage 90.2
desktop 90
closeup 89.6
container 88.7
antique 88.2
money 88
people 87.1
pattern 86.6
copper 86.1
gold 85.2
museum 83.6
symbol 83.4

Imagga
created on 2019-10-16

currency 61.1
money 60.5
coin 58.3
finance 44
coins 43.5
cash 41.3
banking 37.8
bank 36.8
financial 31.2
wealth 30.6
metal 29.8
ceramic ware 29.1
pay 27.9
china 26.3
close 24
one 23.2
porcelain 22.9
business 22.5
exchange 22
old 20.9
gold 20.6
economy 20.4
silver 20.4
object 19.1
utensil 19
antique 18.9
commerce 17.8
change 17.3
round 17.3
collection 17.2
dollar 16.7
finances 16.4
earthenware 16
shiny 15.8
circle 15.5
pound 15.5
savings 14.9
arabesque 14.8
retro 14.8
numismatics 13.9
investment 13.8
closeup 13.5
market 13.3
cent 12.8
monetary 12.7
vintage 12.4
buy 12.2
rich 12.1
amulet 12
antiquity 11.9
copper 11.8
payment 11.6
symbol 11.5
historical 11.3
majolica 11
penny 10.9
value 10.7
ancient 10.4
container 10.3
ingot 10.3
two 10.2
art 10.1
collect 9.9
icon 9.5
charm 9.5
reverse 8.9
conceptual 8.8
circular 8.8
bowl 8.7
treasure 8.7
us 8.7
golden 8.6
england 8.6
element 8.3
backdrop 8.3
ball 8.1
decor 8
creative 8
block 7.9
coinage 7.9
associated 7.9
association 7.9
definition 7.9
advertise 7.8
crisis 7.8
economic 7.8
advertisement 7.7
debt 7.7
credit 7.7
advertising 7.7
united 7.6
decoration 7.5
form 7.4
cover 7.4
earth 7.3
shield 7

Google
created on 2019-10-16

Coin 98.3
Money 94.9
Currency 94.8
Bronze 86
Metal 85.3
History 75.8
Bronze 73.1
Ancient history 69.8
Cash 59.5
Copper 59.3
Money handling 59.3
Dime 58.7
Antique 53
Treasure 52.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-16

coin 99.6
bronze 95.2
gold 78.1
metal 74.4
brass 72.5
copper 60.4
currency 58.3
money 50.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Snake

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Rug 73.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-10-16

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-10-16

a close up of a coin 87.9%
a coin on a table 72.5%
a coin on a black background 72.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a coin - shaped coin with a woman on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

two coins with the image of a woman on one side

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

The image depicts an old coin with intricate designs on both sides. The coin appears to be made of bronze or another dark metal and shows signs of wear and corrosion, indicative of its age.

The obverse side (left) of the coin features a profile portrait of a Roman Emperor, likely made in high relief. The portrait is encircled by an inscription in Latin, although some of the letters are obscured by corrosion and wear.

The reverse side (right) features a scene with several ships. There appears to be a centrally positioned figure, which could symbolize a deity or person of importance, engaged in maritime activities. This scene is also surrounded by an inscription in Latin, but like the front, some of the text is difficult to decipher due to the condition of the coin.

A scale with measurements in millimeters is provided along one side of the image, helping to indicate the size of the coin. Lastly, the coin has a round shape with detailed edging, typical of ancient coinage.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-27

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. On the left side, we see the obverse (front) with a profile portrait of a person facing right, likely depicting a historical figure such as an emperor, king, or notable leader. The portrait features a detailed depiction of hair, a prominent eye, nose, and mouth, often indicative of the person's visage it is meant to represent. The legend (inscription) around the portrait is not entirely legible but often includes the name and titles of the portrayed figure.

The right side of the image displays the reverse (back) of the same coin. It features a complex design that includes multiple figures, possibly representing a scene or deities. Central to the design is a larger figure which appears to be seated and might be holding objects or performing an action. Surrounding this figure are other elements that could be animals, symbols, or additional human figures involved in the scene. Again, the surrounding legend is partially obscured but would typically offer information about the depicted scene or serve as propaganda or commemoration.

Coins like this were commonly used as currency throughout history and also served as a means of spreading political messages or celebrating important events. The specific details on the identities and symbolism behind the imagery are not entirely clear due to the wear and the angle of this view.

There is a ruler with measurements provided next to the coin for scale, giving an indication of the coin's size. The coin appears to be in a state of considerable wear and degradation, as evidenced by the oxidized surfaces and worn details, which is typical for archaeological metal artifacts.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This appears to be an ancient Roman coin shown from both sides (obverse and reverse). The coin has a brownish-gold patina typical of aged bronze or copper. On one side, there is a profile portrait in classical Roman style. The other side (reverse) appears to show some kind of naval or maritime scene with what looks like ships or boats. The coin has text around the edges in Latin characters, though it's difficult to make out the exact inscription due to wear. The coin shows signs of age and wear but is still in relatively good condition with clear details visible. A measurement scale is visible on the right edge of the image, suggesting this is likely a museum or collector's documentation photograph.

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image depicts two sides of an ancient Roman coin. On one side, there is a profile portrait of a person, likely a Roman ruler or emperor, based on the style of the image. On the other side, there appears to be an image of a ship or other nautical scene, surrounded by text that appears to be in Latin.

The coin has an aged, weathered appearance, indicating it is an ancient artifact. The details of the images and text suggest this is an archaeological or historical artifact of significance, likely from the Roman era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient coin, showcasing its intricate details. The coin is positioned centrally in the frame, with its front and back sides visible.

Front Side:

  • The front side of the coin features a profile portrait of a man, likely a historical figure or ruler.
  • The man's face is rendered in high relief, with detailed facial features and hair.
  • The surrounding text is written in an ancient language, possibly Latin or Greek.
  • The text is arranged in a circular pattern around the edge of the coin, with some words or phrases appearing to be abbreviated or truncated.

Back Side:

  • The back side of the coin depicts a scene of ships at sea, with several vessels sailing across the surface of the water.
  • The ships are rendered in varying degrees of detail, with some appearing more prominent than others.
  • The background of the coin is a solid color, which may be intended to represent the sky or the sea.
  • The text on this side of the coin is also written in an ancient language, although it appears to be different from the text on the front side.

Overall:

  • The coin is made of a dark-colored metal, possibly bronze or copper, and has a worn, weathered appearance.
  • The surface of the coin is rough and pitted, suggesting that it has been exposed to the elements for an extended period.
  • The coin is set against a plain background, which helps to highlight its details and features.

In summary, the image provides a detailed view of an ancient coin, showcasing its intricate design and historical significance. The coin's front and back sides feature different images and text, which may provide clues about its origins and purpose.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image presents a pair of ancient Roman coins, showcasing their intricate designs and historical significance.

  • Coin on the Left
    • Features a profile of a man's head, likely Emperor Trajan, facing left
    • Inscription "IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P" around the edge
    • Depicts a scene of a man standing on a rock, holding a spear and shield, with a lion at his feet
    • Inscription "P M TR P COS V P P" around the edge
  • Coin on the Right
    • Displays a profile of a man's head, likely Emperor Trajan, facing right
    • Inscription "IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P" around the edge
    • Depicts a scene of a man standing on a rock, holding a spear and shield, with a lion at his feet
    • Inscription "P M TR P COS V P P" around the edge

The coins are likely from the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD) and feature scenes of military conquests and imperial power. The inscriptions provide information about the emperor's titles and achievements.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image features two ancient bronze coins, each displaying distinct characteristics. On the left coin, there is a profile portrait of a male figure, likely a Roman emperor, wearing a laurel wreath and a military uniform. The inscription on the coin reads "IMP CAES AVG GERMANIC," which translates to "Imperator Caesar Augustus Germanicus," indicating the emperor's titles. The coin appears to be worn, with visible scratches and a slightly tarnished surface.

On the right coin, there is a more intricate design featuring a scene with multiple figures, possibly representing a mythological or historical event. The inscription on this coin reads "IMP VET STOR," which translates to "Imperator Vetus Stor," another indication of the emperor's titles. This coin also shows signs of wear, with scratches and discoloration, but it retains more of its original detail compared to the left coin.

Both coins are placed on a neutral background, with a ruler in the bottom right corner for scale, indicating their small size. The coins are displayed in a way that highlights their historical and numismatic significance, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of ancient coin minting.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows two coins placed side by side. The coin on the left has a portrait of a man with a beard and curly hair, along with some text written in Latin. The coin on the right has a more intricate design, featuring a bird and a ship, along with some text written in Latin. The coins appear to be made of bronze and have a worn, aged appearance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-26

The image shows two sides of a bronze coin. The coin has a weathered and aged appearance.

The obverse (left) features a portrait of a man in profile, likely a Roman ruler, with an inscription encircling the portrait.

The reverse (right) displays a detailed scene, possibly of maritime activity or a mythological event, also surrounded by an inscription. The overall aesthetic suggests the coin is ancient, possibly from the Roman era, and of historical and archaeological interest.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-26

The image presents two views of an old, weathered coin, possibly made of bronze or copper. The coin is displayed against a neutral gray background, with a ruler shown along the right edge of the image to indicate its size.

In the left view, a profile portrait of a man is visible. The figure has curly hair and appears to be wearing some kind of laurel or decorative headpiece. Encircling the portrait is a series of letters, which are likely part of an inscription. The overall texture of the coin is rough and aged, with visible wear and discoloration.

The right view shows a more complex scene. It depicts several ships engaged in what appears to be a naval battle or maritime activity. There are figures near the ships, possibly representing sailors or mythical beings. Similar to the other side, there is an inscription encircling the scene, but the letters are worn and difficult to read. The coin's overall condition mirrors that of the other side, with signs of age and wear.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows two sides of an ancient Roman coin.

Left Side (Obverse):

  • The obverse features a profile bust of a Roman emperor facing right. The portrait depicts the emperor wearing a laurel wreath, which was a common symbol of victory and authority in ancient Rome.
  • The inscription around the bust reads "IMP CAESAR AUGUSTUS," which translates to "Emperor Caesar Augustus." This indicates that the coin was issued during the reign of an emperor who held the title of Augustus.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • The reverse side of the coin depicts a detailed scene, likely of mythological or historical significance. It appears to show a figure standing on a boat, holding a spear or trident and a shield. The figure is surrounded by waves and marine creatures, suggesting a maritime theme.
  • The inscription on the reverse reads "VICTORIA AUGUSTI," which translates to "Victory of the Augustus." This phrase emphasizes the triumph and power associated with the emperor.

The coin appears to be made of bronze, as indicated by its color and patina. The presence of a ruler in the background suggests that the coin is being displayed for study or measurement.

Qwen

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

The image shows a Roman coin divided into two sides, each displaying different inscriptions and imagery.

On the left side (obverse), there is a profile portrait of a man, likely a Roman emperor, facing right. The text around the portrait includes Latin inscriptions, such as "GAIUS CAESAR AVG GERMANICUS" and "PONTIF MAXIM," indicating the name of the emperor, his titles, and his status as Pontifex Maximus. The coin appears to be made of bronze and has some wear and patina, which is typical for ancient coins.

On the right side (reverse), the inscription reads "SEPVSTRI" at the top and "SEVSTORVS" at the bottom. The central image depicts a Roman warship, likely a galley, with two figures, possibly representing military leaders or deities, seated on the ship. The ship is adorned with a large cross or an ornate decoration on its bow. The coin also shows signs of age and decay, with the patina covering the surface.

This coin appears to be a Roman denarius or sestertius, which were common types of Roman coins used for daily transactions. The specific details on the coin suggest it dates back to the Imperial period of the Roman Empire.

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

This image shows an ancient coin, likely a Roman or Byzantine bronze coin, in its obverse and reverse sides.

The obverse side (left) features a profile of a male figure, possibly a ruler or emperor, with a beard and wearing a diadem or headband. The inscription around the edge is partially visible and includes the name "Constantius" and other letters that might represent titles or names. The surface of the coin shows signs of wear and patination, indicating its age.

The reverse side (right) depicts a naval scene with ships, possibly galley ships, and what appears to be a sea monster or a mythical creature. The inscription on this side is also partially visible and includes the word "JUSTITIA," which refers to justice. The coin has a darkened, oxidized surface, further suggesting its ancient origin.

The coin is approximately 3 centimeters in diameter, as indicated by the scale on the right side of the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

oIS

Google

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