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Title

Follis of Justin II, Kyzikos

Date

567-568 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Justin II, Byzantine r. 565 - 578 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.594

Human Generated Data

Title

Follis of Justin II, Kyzikos

People

Coin Constituent: Justin II, Byzantine r. 565 - 578 CE

Date

567-568 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.594

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Dime 99.9
Coin 99.9
Money 99.9
Nickel 82.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

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copper 87.9
finance 87.6
religion 85.2
antique 84.3
art 83
people 82.1
change 82.1

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

coin 66
currency 64.8
money 63.1
coins 52.2
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cash 44.9
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amulet 37.6
shield 35.5
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wealth 23.4
retro 22.2
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rust 7.7
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two 7.6
decoration 7.5
cover 7.4

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Artifact 85.4
Coin 83.1
Money 81.2
Currency 81.2
Wood 79.4
Font 79.3
Nickel 78.2
Circle 75.5
Metal 69.7
Carving 69.7
Ancient history 68.4
Fashion accessory 67.4
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Antique 66.7
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Money handling 62.6
Pattern 62.5
Cash 57.2
Brass 57
Art 54.7

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 100
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bronze 85.5
money 81.8
metal 80.7
cash 75.9
mint 68.6
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nickel 67
silver 63.8
gold 58.3

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 87.9%
close up of a coin 85.4%
a coin on a surface 76.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a coin - shaped coin with a picture of a man on it

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

two coins with the image of a man and woman

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts both sides of an ancient coin.

  • Left Side (Obverse): It features two figures standing side by side, dressed in garments suggestive of royalty or religious significance, possibly Byzantine emperors or saints. Both figures appear to hold scepters or staffs, and they are framed by a circular border with inscriptions in Greek or Latin, which are partially visible. The figures have halos, indicating sacred importance.

  • Right Side (Reverse): The reverse side has a large letter "M" prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by inscriptions. Above the "M," there is a small cross, while additional Greek or Latin markings (such as "ANNO") appear to denote a year or some other contextual information. The surrounding design is circular.

The coin is made of bronze or copper and shows signs of age, wear, and patina. It likely originates from Byzantine rule, commonly associated with such styles and inscriptions. The scale bar to the right suggests it is relatively small, typically a few centimeters in diameter.

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

The image shows both sides of an ancient Byzantine coin against a black background, with a scale on the right indicating its size in centimeters.

On the left, the obverse of the coin features two figures standing side by side. These figures are likely religious or imperial, as indicated by the halos depicted around their heads. They are dressed in robes, and the surrounding inscriptions are in Greek characters, though the details are worn and difficult to fully discern.

On the right, the reverse of the coin has a large "M" in the center, which is characteristic of Byzantine copper coins. Above the "M" is a small cross, and there are additional Greek letters around it. The inscriptions include the words "ANNO" on the left and numerals that likely represent the year of the coin's minting.

Overall, this coin is a Byzantine follis from the medieval Byzantine Empire, identifiable by its style and markings, commonly featuring religious or imperial imagery on one side and large denomination marks on the other.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. On one side, there are two figures depicted, likely representing religious or historical figures. The other side of the coin features text in an ancient script, which appears to be the name or inscription of the coin. The coin has a weathered, aged appearance, indicating it is an artifact from a long-ago time period.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This image shows what appears to be an ancient coin or medallion photographed against a black background. The coin has a weathered, aged appearance with a brownish-gray patina. It features intricate inscriptions or decorative patterns that appear to be Arabic or Islamic in style. The coin is oval or circular in shape and shows signs of wear consistent with its age. On the right side of the image, there's a measurement scale marked in centimeters. The detail and texture of the coin's surface is well-captured in the photograph, showing its historical and archaeological significance.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a coin with two sides, each featuring distinct designs.

  • Front Side:
    • The front side of the coin showcases an image of two figures, one on the left and one on the right.
    • The figure on the left is depicted wearing a robe and holding an object in their right hand.
    • The figure on the right is also attired in a robe and appears to be holding an object in their left hand.
    • The figures are surrounded by text, which is not legible due to the coin's age and condition.
  • Back Side:
    • The back side of the coin features a large letter "M" in the center, accompanied by additional letters and symbols around it.
    • The text surrounding the "M" is also illegible due to the coin's age and condition.
    • The coin exhibits signs of wear and aging, with visible scratches and discoloration on both sides.

In summary, the image displays an ancient coin with two distinct sides, each bearing unique designs and markings. The front side depicts two figures, while the back side features a prominent letter "M" surrounded by other letters and symbols. The coin's age and condition are evident in its worn appearance.

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

The image presents a coin with an inscription, accompanied by a ruler on the right side. The coin is positioned in the center of the image, with its front and back sides visible.

Coin Description:

  • The coin features an inscription on both sides.
  • The front side displays two figures, possibly saints or religious icons, surrounded by text that is not clearly legible.
  • The back side bears the inscription "ANNO" and "CVII," which translates to "in the year 107" in Latin.
  • Additional text is present on the back side, but it is not easily decipherable.

Ruler:

  • A ruler is placed vertically along the right edge of the image.
  • The ruler is marked with centimeter measurements, ranging from 0 to 10 cm.
  • The ruler provides a scale for measuring the size of the coin.

Background:

  • The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the coin and the ruler.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical artifact, possibly a coin from the Middle Ages or another ancient civilization. The inscription on the coin suggests that it may have been used as currency or a symbol of authority during a specific time period.

Amazon Nova

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

The image displays two ancient coins, both featuring intricate designs and inscriptions. The coin on the left is circular with a golden hue, showcasing two figures, possibly saints or religious figures, seated and facing each other. The coin on the right has a darker, more oxidized appearance, with a prominent cross in the center and additional inscriptions around the edge. The coins are placed against a black background with a ruler for scale, indicating their size. The ruler shows measurements in centimeters, suggesting the coins are small, likely around 1 to 2 centimeters in diameter. The coins' surfaces are worn, with visible scratches and patina, indicating their age and historical significance.

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

The image shows two ancient coins placed on a black background. The coins are circular in shape, with a diameter of approximately 2 cm. The coin on the left features two individuals standing next to each other, facing the left side. The coin on the right features a cross in the center, surrounded by text. The coins are made of a brownish-gold material, likely bronze or copper.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, positioned side by side against a black background. A ruler in centimeters is present on the right side of the image for scale.

The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, and it exhibits significant wear and corrosion, indicative of its age.

The left side of the coin features two figures standing side by side. These figures have halos around their heads, suggesting they may be religious figures. They seem to be holding objects, possibly scrolls or scepters, although the details are somewhat obscured by the coin's condition.

The right side of the coin displays a design featuring a large letter "M" at the center, possibly indicating the coin's value. Above and below the "M" are what appear to be abbreviations or inscriptions, also showing signs of wear and corrosion. A cross is visible above the "M", and letters around the edge of the coin suggests an inscription, though the condition of the coin makes it difficult to decipher.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases two ancient bronze coins set against a black background. A ruler calibrated in centimeters is positioned along the right edge for size reference.

Coin 1 (Left):

  • Obverse: This side of the coin depicts two figures. They are both wearing robes and have a halo above their heads. One figure is holding an object in their right hand, and the other figure holds an object in their left hand. There are some possible letters on the top portion of the coins.
  • Condition: The coin shows signs of wear and age. It has a dark, weathered appearance, with the details slightly obscured.

Coin 2 (Right):

  • Reverse: This side of the coin features the letter "M" in the center and is topped with a cross. On the sides, there are also the letters "A", "N", "N" and on the bottom "RVZ."
  • Condition: This coin is also showing signs of age and use.

Overall:

The coins are likely relics of a historical period, showcasing intricate designs and the marks of time. The stark background emphasizes the coins' details and historical nature.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely of Byzantine origin, given the style and iconography.

  1. Left Side (Obverse):

    • The obverse side features two standing figures, possibly representing saints or religious figures, as they are depicted with halos around their heads, a common symbol of sanctity in Byzantine art.
    • Both figures are facing forward and appear to be holding an object between them, possibly a cross or a book.
    • The figures are adorned with robes and have distinct facial features.
    • There are some inscriptions around the figures, though they are partially worn and difficult to read.
  2. Right Side (Reverse):

    • The reverse side displays a cross on steps, a typical motif on Byzantine coins, symbolizing Christianity.
    • The cross is flanked by the Greek letters "IC XC NIKA," which translates to "Jesus Christ Conquers." This phrase is commonly found on Byzantine coins.
    • The inscription is partially visible but follows the standard format for such coins.
    • The coin shows signs of wear, indicating it has been in circulation.

The coin's design and inscriptions suggest it is from the Byzantine Empire, likely minted during a period when religious iconography was prominent on coinage. The presence of a scale on the right side of the image indicates the coin's size, providing a sense of its dimensions.

Qwen

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

The image shows two ancient coins displayed side by side against a black background.

  • The coin on the left features an embossed design with two figures facing each other, both wearing crowns and holding scepters. The figures appear to be saints or religious figures, often depicted in Byzantine coinage. The coin is divided into segments with the figures in the center and text surrounding them, which is characteristic of coins from the Byzantine Empire.

  • The coin on the right has a different design. It shows a cross with the letters "ANNO" at the top and "M" below, which likely indicates "A.D." or "Anno Domini" (Year of Our Lord). The coin also has additional text around the cross, possibly a date or other inscription, which is typical of coins used in various regions during different periods, including Byzantine times.

  • There is a ruler scale on the right side of the image, which helps to estimate the size of the coins. The scale is in centimeters, indicating that the coins are relatively small, consistent with the scale of ancient coins.

These coins appear to be historical artifacts, likely from the Byzantine period, given the design and inscriptions.

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

This image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Byzantine Empire, displayed against a black background. Here's a detailed description:

Left Side (Obverse):

  • ** Figures**: The obverse features two figures, possibly emperors or important figures, standing side by side.
  • Headgear: Both figures are wearing crowns or imperial headgear, indicating their high status.
  • ** Posture**: They appear to be holding a globe or orb between them, which is a common symbol of imperial power and sovereignty.
  • ** Clothing**: They are dressed in elaborate robes, typical of Byzantine imperial attire.
  • ** Inscription**: There is an inscription around the rim, though it is partially obscured and difficult to read fully. It likely contains titles or names related to the figures depicted.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • ** Cross**: The reverse prominently features a cross, which is a central symbol in Byzantine iconography, reflecting the Christian faith of the empire.
  • ** Inscription**: Surrounding the cross is an inscription in Greek. The text is partially legible and includes the letters "ANNO," which suggests it might be related to a year or reign.
  • ** Additional Symbols**: There are additional symbols and possibly smaller inscriptions around the cross, which could provide further information about the coin's origin or the period it was minted.

Overall Condition:

  • The coin shows signs of age and wear, with some areas appearing corroded or discolored. The surface has a mix of dark brown and lighter patches, likely due to oxidation over time.
  • A scale in centimeters is visible on the right side of the image, providing a sense of the coin's size. The coin appears to be roughly 2 cm in diameter.

This coin is a significant historical artifact, reflecting the religious and political aspects of the Byzantine Empire.

Text analysis

Amazon

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