Human Generated Data

Title

Solidus of Leo I, Constantinople

Date

c. 458 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Leo I, Roman r. 457 - 474 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.175

Human Generated Data

Title

Solidus of Leo I, Constantinople

People

Coin Constituent: Leo I, Roman r. 457 - 474 CE

Date

c. 458 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.175

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Coin 94.8
Money 94.8
Gold 93.2
Bronze 67.2
Nature 63.6
Outdoors 63.6
Astronomy 63.6
Night 63.6
Outer Space 63.6
Universe 63.6
Space 63.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

wealth 99.3
no person 99
money 99
metalwork 99
currency 98.2
isolate 98.1
one 97.8
gold 97
cash 95.7
bank 95.1
change 94.6
finance 93.3
copper 92.7
round out 91.3
business 91.3
ancient 90.7
value 90.7
treasure 90
reverse 89.6
symbol 88.9

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

coin 61.2
money 60.5
currency 57.5
finance 44
cash 44
coins 43.5
banking 38.7
bank 37.7
amulet 32.5
ingot 30.8
financial 29.5
shield 27.2
pay 25.9
metal 25.8
charm 25.7
close 25.2
block 24.8
old 24.4
object 23.5
one 22.4
collection 21.7
wealth 21.6
economy 21.4
armor 21.1
circle 19.8
numismatics 19.8
historical 19.8
silver 19.5
exchange 18.2
retro 18.1
business 17.7
vintage 17.4
collect 16.8
gold 16.5
round 16.4
protective covering 16
commerce 15.9
antique 15.9
circular 15.6
conceptual 14.1
art 14
cover 13.9
associated 13.8
association 13.8
definition 13.8
advertise 13.7
surveying instrument 13.6
advertisement 13.5
change 13.5
advertising 13.5
bowl 13.1
dollar 13
ellipse 12.8
earth 12.8
pound 12.6
decorative 12.6
finances 12.6
element 12.4
decor 12.4
backdrop 12.4
creative 12.4
ball 12.3
ancient 12.1
cloud 12.1
monetary 11.8
decoration 11.6
buy 11.3
form 11.1
shiny 11.1
copper 10.8
closeup 10.8
design 10.7
covering 10.6
icon 10.3
globe 10.2
device 10.2
symbol 10.1
global 10.1
instrument 10
cent 9.8
savings 9.3
two 9.3
coinage 8.9
market 8.9
value 8.7
states 8.7
union 8.7
united 8.6
brass 8.1
reverse 7.9
ruble 7.9
eagle 7.9
rust 7.7
payment 7.7
capital 7.7
investment 7.3
graphic 7.3
history 7.2

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Amber 88.1
Coin 87.4
Currency 85.5
Artifact 83.2
Money 81.8
Circle 76.1
Nickel 71.7
Metal 71.4
History 65.9
Bronze 64.3
Font 61.4
Antique 60.1
Brass 57.2
Ancient history 56.4
Gold 56.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 99.7
bronze 93.2
currency 92.8
money 92
metal 91.7
gold 91.4
cash 88.4
money handling 86.4
mint 83.2
brass 81
nickel 77.9
text 75
copper 63.5
saving 63.4
treasure 60.6
silver 59.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Moon 63.6%

Clarifai

Coin 97.1%

Clarifai

Coin 96.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-10

a close up of a coin 78.1%
close up of a coin 74.6%
a coin in a dark room 64.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a gold coin with a picture of a man on it

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

two gold coins with the image of a man and a woman

OpenAI GPT

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

This image displays a close-up of both sides of a gold coin against a black background.

  1. Left side (obverse): It features the profile of an emperor wearing a crown or diadem and ornate robes, holding what appears to be a scepter or staff. Surrounding the figure is an inscription, likely in Latin, identifying the emperor and his title.

  2. Right side (reverse): It depicts a seated figure, likely a religious or imperial figure, holding a staff with a cross at the top. The seated figure is surrounded by a design, including a star symbol and an inscription. The inscription and symbols may represent the authority or deity associated with the coin.

The coin appears to be detailed, likely from the Byzantine or Late Roman period, used to emphasize imperial or religious power. The centimeter ruler on the right indicates scale.

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

The image features two views of a gold coin, shown against a black background with a scale on the right indicating size in centimeters. The coin on the left side displays a profile of a Roman emperor wearing a laurel wreath or diadem, facing right. The emperor is adorned in elaborate armor and robes, and holds a scepter or spear in his hand. The edge of the coin contains an inscription in Latin capital letters, which is typical of Roman coinage, although it is difficult to discern the exact text.

The coin on the right side shows a seated figure, likely representing a deity or allegorical figure, with a halo around the head. This figure is holding a globus cruciger (a globe topped with a cross, symbolizing authority) in one hand, and a scepter in the other. There are stars or other symbols flanking the seated figure. Like the left coin, it has a Latin inscription around the edge.

The coin appears to be of Byzantine or late Roman origin, featuring typical iconography and inscriptions of that era. The detailing on the coin suggests it was carefully crafted, indicating its importance as a piece of currency and possibly as a tool of propaganda reinforcing the ruler's divine right to rule.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows two gold coins. Both coins have intricate designs and inscriptions on them, indicating they are likely ancient or historical coins. The coins appear to be in good condition, with the details and engravings clearly visible. The coins have a golden, metallic appearance and are displayed against a dark background, which helps to highlight their details.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This image shows both sides (obverse and reverse) of what appears to be an ancient gold coin. The coin appears to be in relatively good condition and has clear details visible on both faces. The left side (obverse) shows a portrait with what appears to be a crown or royal regalia, along with some text or inscriptions around the edge. The right side (reverse) shows what appears to be a religious or symbolic figure seated, possibly with a halo, and surrounded by text or inscriptions. The coin has a golden color and appears to be photographed against a black background with a measurement scale visible on the right side of the image. This type of coin is likely from a medieval period, possibly Byzantine or similar era, given its style and imagery.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient gold coin, showcasing its intricate design and details.

  • Coin Design:
    • The coin is circular in shape.
    • It features a raised design on both sides.
    • The design on the left side appears to depict a person holding a scepter or staff.
    • The design on the right side shows a person sitting on a throne, possibly a king or emperor.
  • Text and Inscriptions:
    • The coin bears inscriptions in Latin, although they are not legible due to the image quality.
    • The inscriptions are likely related to the ruler or the issuing authority.
  • Ruler and Authority:
    • The coin likely represents a ruler or emperor from ancient times.
    • The ruler is depicted on the right side of the coin, sitting on a throne.
    • The coin may have been issued during a specific period or dynasty.
  • Historical Context:
    • The coin is an artifact from ancient times.
    • It provides insight into the art, culture, and politics of the era.
    • The coin may have been used as a form of currency or as a symbol of power.
  • Condition and Preservation:
    • The coin appears to be well-preserved, with minimal signs of wear or damage.
    • The gold surface is smooth and shiny, indicating good conservation.
    • The coin may have been stored in a protective environment to prevent deterioration.

In summary, the image showcases an ancient gold coin with intricate designs and inscriptions, likely representing a ruler or emperor from a specific period or dynasty. The coin provides valuable insights into the art, culture, and politics of the era and is well-preserved, indicating good conservation.

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

The image presents a pair of gold coins, each featuring an embossed design. The coin on the left showcases a figure with a sword and shield, while the coin on the right depicts a person holding a cross. Both coins display illegible text around their edges.

In the bottom-right corner of the image, a ruler is visible, marked with centimeter measurements ranging from 0 to 10 cm. This suggests that the image may be part of a larger collection or catalog of coins, with the ruler serving as a reference for size comparison.

The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the coins and the ruler. Overall, the image appears to be a documentation of the coins for archival or educational purposes.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image displays two gold Byzantine coins on a black background. The coins are circular, with intricate designs and inscriptions that suggest they are from the Byzantine Empire. The coin on the left features a profile portrait of a Byzantine emperor, possibly Justinian I, wearing a crown and holding a cross and a globus cruciger. The coin on the right depicts a seated figure, possibly a saint, holding a book and a cross, with additional religious symbols and Greek inscriptions around the edge. Both coins have a smooth, polished surface, indicating their age and historical significance.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two gold coins, which are placed on a black background. The coins are round and have a shiny surface. The coins are placed side by side, with one coin on the left and the other on the right. There is a ruler on the right side of the image. The ruler has a white background and black markings. The ruler is used to measure the size of the coins.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of a gold coin against a black background.

Left Side: This side features a profile portrait of a figure. The figure has short hair or a crown of some sort. The figure is wearing what appears to be an elaborate robe or garment.

Right Side: This side features a person, probably Christ, seated on a throne with text and symbols surrounding the figure.

A ruler with centimeter markings is visible on the right side of the image.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two ancient golden coins, likely of historical significance.

  • Arrangement: They are arranged side-by-side against a plain black background. A centimeter ruler is present in the frame, likely indicating the size of the coins.
  • Detail:
    • Each coin is round and bears detailed engravings.
    • The coin on the left depicts a profile of a person, possibly a ruler or a figure of importance, with a crown or headwear. There is text around the edge.
    • The coin on the right shows a depiction of a religious figure seated or standing, along with various symbols such as a cross and stars. Text is visible around the edge.
  • Material and condition: The coins are gold and exhibit a slightly worn or aged appearance, with visible details such as the engravings. The gold appears to have some surface wear, indicating age.

Overall, this image appears to be an artifact of historical and archaeological interest.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two sides of a gold coin, likely from the Byzantine Empire, given the style and iconography.

  1. Obverse (Left Side):

    • The coin features a bust of a crowned figure facing forward. This figure is likely a Byzantine emperor, as indicated by the crown and the regal attire.
    • The emperor is holding a cross scepter in his right hand and a globus cruciger (an orb with a cross on top) in his left hand.
    • There is an inscription in Greek surrounding the bust, which typically includes the emperor's name and titles.
  2. Reverse (Right Side):

    • The reverse side depicts a standing figure, likely a religious figure, possibly Christ or a saint, given the halo around the head.
    • The figure is holding a cross in the right hand and a book (likely the Gospels) in the left hand.
    • There is also an inscription in Greek around the figure, which often includes a religious phrase or invocation.

The coin appears to be in good condition, with clear details and minimal wear, suggesting it has been well-preserved. The scale on the right side of the image indicates the size of the coin, which appears to be around 2 centimeters in diameter.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

The image displays two ancient gold coins against a black background. The coins are positioned side by side, with one slightly overlapping the other. Each coin appears to be intricately designed with detailed engravings and inscriptions.

The coin on the left features a profile of a figure holding a scepter or staff, with text encircling the edge. The inscription is in a language that appears to be Latin, indicating the coin's likely origin.

The coin on the right depicts a figure seated, holding a scepter, with additional figures or symbols around it. The text around the edge of this coin also appears to be in Latin.

To the right of the coins, there is a ruler for scale, indicating the size of the items in centimeters. The overall appearance and style suggest these coins might be from a historical period, possibly medieval or early modern, and they could be of significant archaeological or numismatic interest.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

This image displays two sides of an ancient gold coin, likely of Byzantine origin, set against a black background. The coin features intricate designs and inscriptions in Greek.

Obverse (left side):

  • The coin depicts a crowned figure, likely a Byzantine emperor, holding a staff (possibly a scepter) and a shield.
  • The figure is dressed in regal attire, with detailed folds in the clothing visible.
  • There is an inscription encircling the figure, written in Greek, which likely includes the emperor's name and title.
  • The coin has a slightly irregular shape and shows signs of wear and age.

Reverse (right side):

  • This side features a depiction of a religious figure, possibly Christ or another saint, seated on a throne.
  • The figure holds a book and a staff, and there is a halo around the head, indicating sanctity.
  • Similar to the obverse, there is an inscription in Greek encircling the figure.
  • The coin's surface shows some signs of wear and patina, indicating its age.

Additional Details:

  • A scale in centimeters is provided on the right side of the image, suggesting the coin's size.
  • The coin appears to be well-preserved despite its age, with clear details in the engravings.

This type of coin is typically referred to as a "solidus," a high-value gold coin used in the Byzantine Empire.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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