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Human Generated Data

Title

Large Follis of Anastasios I, Constantinople

Date

498-518 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Anastasios I, Byzantine r. 491 - 518

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.248

Human Generated Data

Title

Large Follis of Anastasios I, Constantinople

People

Coin Constituent: Anastasios I, Byzantine r. 491 - 518

Date

498-518 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.248

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Coin 96.3
Money 96.3
Bronze 63.3
Nickel 60

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 99.6
ancient 98
retro 97.9
one 96.6
antique 95.9
old 94.9
metalwork 93.7
rusty 92.9
isolate 92
worn 88.4
art 88.1
wealth 87.2
sculpture 86.7
money 86.6
copper 86.1
round out 84.9
currency 84.2
change 82.7
people 82.5
two 82.2

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

coin 66.9
money 65.6
currency 63.8
ingot 57.3
coins 55.1
cash 49.5
finance 49.1
block 44.3
banking 42.3
bank 39.5
financial 33
wealth 30.6
pay 28.8
metal 27.4
business 26.2
close 24.6
old 24.4
economy 23.2
gold 23
dollar 22.3
one 20.9
change 20.2
exchange 20.1
collection 19.9
investment 19.3
antique 18.6
vintage 18.2
savings 17.7
object 17.6
penny 16.8
retro 16.4
finances 16.4
payment 16.4
pound 15.5
numismatics 14.9
silver 14.2
historical 14.1
cent 13.8
golden 13.8
commerce 13.1
rich 13
ancient 13
collect 12.8
closeup 12.1
amulet 11.9
shiny 11.9
clock 11.8
monetary 11.8
dollars 11.6
us 11.6
shield 11.4
buy 11.3
two 11
time 11
copper 10.8
funds 10.8
market 10.7
treasure 10.6
bills 9.7
crisis 9.7
success 9.7
debt 9.7
ceramic ware 9.6
england 9.5
earthenware 9.5
round 9.5
circle 9.5
charm 9.4
stock 9.4
fastener 8.9
currencies 8.9
credit 8.7
armor 8.4
note 8.3
history 8.1
pennies 7.9
investments 7.9
sterling 7.9
paper 7.8
black 7.8
spend 7.8
value 7.8
banknote 7.8
states 7.7
tender 7.7
united 7.6
device 7.5
symbol 7.4
buckle 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Artifact 86
Wood 85.4
Currency 83.3
Money 82.2
Coin 81.9
Nickel 79.4
Font 78.1
Circle 76.8
Metal 70.3
Ancient history 68.3
Cash 67.5
History 66.9
Carving 66.6
Bronze 66.3
Antique 65.8
Fashion accessory 64.9
Symbol 62.2
Emblem 60
Souvenir 58.6
Art 58.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 99.7
text 93.2
bronze 70.9
currency 66.7
money 57.9
metal 53.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 99.3%

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 85.7%
the face of a coin 74.4%
a close up of the face of a coin 70.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

two coins with the letters m and m on them

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

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

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image shows two sides of an ancient coin.

Obverse (left side):

  • The coin features a bust of a person in profile, likely an emperor, wearing a detailed crown or diadem and military attire with a cloak.
  • Surrounding the bust, inscriptions in Latin are visible but partially worn, indicating the ruler's name and titles.

Reverse (right side):

  • The reverse shows the large letter "M" prominently in the center, likely indicating a denomination—a common feature in Byzantine coins, with the "M" standing for 40 nummi (a denomination of currency).
  • Above the "M," there is a cross symbol, and two stars flank it on either side.
  • The inscription "CON" at the bottom likely refers to Constantinople, the mint where this coin was produced.

The coin is worn but retains distinct features, offering insight into its historical and cultural significance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image showcases an ancient coin with both its obverse and reverse sides visible. On the obverse, there is a depiction of a bust, likely of Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I, adorned with a diadem and draped clothing. The inscription around the bust reads "DNANASTASIVSPPAVC," which is an abbreviation of the emperor's name and titles in Latin.

The reverse side of the coin features a large letter "M" at the center, which is a denomination mark used in Byzantine coinage representing the value of 40 nummi, or a follis. Above the "M" is a small cross, and on either side of the "M" are stars. Below the "M" is the inscription "CON," indicating the minting location, likely Constantinople. There is a scale on the right side of the image showing the size of the coin in centimeters. The coin appears worn but the details are still discernible.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two ancient coins. The coin on the left appears to depict a figure wearing a crown or headdress, with text around the edge. The coin on the right shows a symbol that resembles a scale or balance, with text around the edge as well. Both coins have a weathered, aged appearance, indicating they are historical artifacts. The coins seem to be made of a bronze or copper-like material.

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

This image shows both sides of an ancient Byzantine coin. The obverse (front) side shows an imperial bust wearing a crown or diadem and imperial robes, with text around the edge. The reverse (back) side features a large letter "M" which was typical of Byzantine bronze coins called follis, with "CON" below it indicating it was minted in Constantinople, and what appear to be stars or asterisks on either side. The coin appears to be made of bronze and shows signs of age with a brownish patina. This type of coin was commonly used in the Byzantine Empire, with the "M" denomination mark representing 40 nummi (a unit of currency).

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image presents a coin, showcasing its front and back sides. The coin is circular in shape, with a worn appearance that suggests it has been handled extensively.

Front Side:

  • The front side of the coin features an image of a woman wearing a headdress.
  • The woman is depicted facing to the right, with her head turned slightly towards the viewer.
  • Her headdress is adorned with feathers or other decorative elements.
  • The woman's attire is not clearly defined, but it appears to be a flowing garment that drapes around her body.
  • The inscription "ANASTASIA" is visible above the woman's head, while "PRINCEPS" is written below her.
  • Additional text is present on the coin, although it is not legible due to its worn condition.

Back Side:

  • The back side of the coin displays a large letter "M" in the center, surrounded by various symbols and markings.
  • A cross is positioned above the letter "M", while a smaller cross is located below it.
  • The letter "C" is visible at the bottom of the coin, accompanied by additional markings that are not easily decipherable.
  • The background of the coin is a mottled brown color, which may indicate that it is made of a metal alloy.

Background:

  • The coin is set against a solid black background, which helps to highlight its details.
  • A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, indicating that the coin is approximately 1 cm in diameter.

Overall:

  • The coin appears to be an ancient artifact, possibly from the Roman Empire or another ancient civilization.
  • Its design and inscription suggest that it may have been used as a form of currency or as a symbol of authority.
  • Despite its worn condition, the coin remains an interesting and valuable piece of history.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image presents a coin with two sides, each featuring distinct designs. The left side of the coin showcases a figure wearing a crown or helmet, accompanied by text that is not clearly legible. The right side of the coin displays a large "M" symbol, surrounded by additional text and symbols.

A ruler is positioned vertically along the right edge of the image, providing a scale for measuring the size of the coin. The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the coin.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical artifact or collectible item, possibly from an ancient civilization. The presence of the ruler suggests that the image may be used for educational or research purposes, such as studying the size and design of ancient coins.

Amazon Nova

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

The image displays two ancient coins, one on each side of the frame, against a black background. The coin on the left features an intricate design with a portrait of a figure, likely a historical or mythological character, wearing a headdress and holding a staff. The coin has a patina that suggests age and wear, and the inscription around the figure is partially legible, reading "DIVINAE AST" and "S.S.P.Q.R." The coin on the right is more abstract, featuring a large "M" with a cross above it and the letters "CON" below. This coin also shows signs of age and wear, with a similar patina as the other coin. Both coins appear to be made of bronze and have a circular shape. A ruler with centimeter markings is visible on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coins.

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

The image shows two old coins placed side by side on a black background. The coin on the left has a circular shape with a figure of a person in the middle. The figure is wearing a crown and has a beard. The coin on the right also has a circular shape with a cross symbol in the middle and some letters written in a foreign language.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient bronze coin from the reign of Anastasius I, Roman emperor from 491 to 518 AD. On the obverse, a bust of Anastasius is visible in profile facing right. The emperor wears a diadem and a draped garment. Around the bust is a Latin inscription. On the reverse of the coin, a large "M" is depicted, surmounted by a cross. To either side of the "M" is a star. Underneath, the letters "CON" are visible, likely an abbreviation for "Constantinople." The coin is displayed against a black background, and a centimeter ruler is positioned on the right for scale. The coin exhibits signs of wear and oxidation typical of ancient coinage.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of an ancient bronze coin.

  • Left Side (Obverse): Displays a portrait of a person, possibly a ruler, in profile. They are wearing a crown or headdress. Inscription around the portrait.
  • Right Side (Reverse): Features a large letter "M" with a cross on top, likely representing a monetary denomination. Below the M is the inscription "CON", which refers to Constantinople. Small symbols like stars are also present.

The coin has a weathered appearance, typical of ancient artifacts. It's likely a historical coin, probably from the Byzantine Empire. The background is black, and there's a ruler on the right side for scale.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient Roman coin.

Obverse (left side):

  • The coin features a profile bust of a helmeted and cuirassed figure, likely a Roman emperor.
  • The inscription around the bust reads "DN ANASTASI PF AVG," which likely refers to the Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I.
  • The emperor is depicted wearing a helmet and armor, symbolizing military power and authority.

Reverse (right side):

  • The reverse side of the coin features a large "M" with a cross above it.
  • The inscription "CON" is visible below the "M," which stands for "Constantinopolis," indicating the mint where the coin was produced.
  • The cross above the "M" is a Christian symbol, reflecting the religious context of the time.

The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, and it shows signs of wear, indicating its age and usage. The scale on the right side of the image provides a reference for the coin's size.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

The image shows two sides of a coin, likely an ancient or historical coin, displayed against a black background with a ruler for scale on the right side.

  • Obverse (Front Side):

    • The coin features an intricate design with a central figure that appears to be a seated person, possibly a deity or a historical figure. The figure is surrounded by text that is partially legible. The text reads "DONANAS" at the top and "SANPRA" at the bottom, suggesting it might be related to a name or title.
    • The surrounding design includes a ring motif with raised edges and additional text around the periphery.
  • Reverse (Back Side):

    • The reverse side of the coin has a prominent numeral "M" in the center, surrounded by smaller symbols, including stars or points.
    • Below the "M," the word "CON" is visible, which could be an abbreviation or part of a title.

The coin appears to be made of a reddish-brown material, possibly copper or bronze, and shows signs of age and wear, with some discoloration and erosion evident on its surface. The edge of the coin is also uneven, indicating it might be a token or a coin that was not struck in a mint but rather minted with a punch or stamp.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

The image shows two sides of a historical coin, presumably ancient, with inscriptions and symbols.

Left Side:

  • The coin displays a profile portrait of a figure facing right. The figure appears to be wearing a helmet or headgear with a crest.
  • Around the edge of the coin, there is an inscription in capital letters that reads "DN ARAS SLPRA," though some letters are partially worn or unclear.
  • The coin shows signs of age and wear, with some areas appearing worn or corroded.

Right Side:

  • The reverse side of the coin features a large "M" in the center, which might stand for a denomination or a mint mark.
  • Above the "M" are two small crosses, and below it is the word "CON," possibly an abbreviation for a city or a title.
  • There are also two small star-like symbols on either side of the "M."

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 made of a metal that has oxidized over time, giving it a brownish color.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm
CON
PRAYS
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it
DONANASTRA
East

Google

atim CON
atim
CON