Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Michael spatharokandidatos epi tou Chrysotriklinou and basilikos of the Optimatoi (X/XI c.)

Date

X/XI c.

People

-

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.2112

Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Michael spatharokandidatos epi tou Chrysotriklinou and basilikos of the Optimatoi (X/XI c.)

Date

X/XI c.

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.2112

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Coin 92.3
Money 92.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

no person 98
old 96.8
desktop 96.8
closeup 94.2
one 94
ancient 93.9
currency 93.8
wealth 93.4
treasure 92.6
isolate 90.2
symbol 89
round out 89
money 86.6
nature 84.7
cash 84.6
texture 82.7
sculpture 81.4
hard 81.4
shape 81.4
copper 81.3

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

money 36.6
currency 35
amulet 32.3
coin 31.5
coins 29.9
shield 27.2
charm 25.6
finance 24.5
cash 23.8
stamp 22.9
armor 21.9
financial 18.7
banking 18.4
bank 17.9
die 17.8
wealth 17.1
metal 16.9
protective covering 16.6
business 15.8
walnut 15.8
close 15.4
brown 14.7
gold 14
shaping tool 13.4
object 13.2
covering 13.1
investment 12.8
nut 12.6
old 12.5
change 12.5
food 12.2
pound 11.6
invertebrate 11.3
savings 11.2
economy 11.1
closeup 10.8
pay 10.5
detail 10.5
one 10.5
round 10.4
fruit 10.1
arthropod 9.9
silver 9.7
design 9.4
stock 9.4
antique 9.3
rich 9.3
dollar 9.3
cent 8.8
tool 8.2
history 8.1
shell 8
decoration 8
market 8
edible nut 8
art 7.8
ancient 7.8
animal 7.7
treasure 7.7
debt 7.7
payment 7.7
symbol 7.4
retro 7.4
trilobite 7.3
collection 7.2
moth 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

artifact 84.5
coin 66.2
history 60.9
ancient history 56.5

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

invertebrate 99.1
animal 93.7
coin 93.4
echinoderm 58.6

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 85.9%
food drinks 13.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a close up of a coin 88.6%
close up of a coin 86.6%
a coin on a table 73.4%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a pair of ancient roman coins with a roman coin -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts the front and back of an ancient or medieval lead seal, possibly of Byzantine origin. The left side shows the obverse of the seal, with a worn depiction of a saint or religious figure. The figure is surrounded by a faint circular border, with incomplete Greek letters visible, such as “ΟΥ” (likely part of an inscription identifying the figure).

The right side of the image displays the reverse of the seal. It contains a somewhat eroded, multi-line inscription in Greek, using stylized, blocky lettering typical of Byzantine seals. Although portions of the text are difficult to read due to wear and age, it would have likely included the name or title of an individual or institution associated with the seal.

Such seals were used to secure documents or items and served as a mark of authenticity or ownership.

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient lead seal from the Byzantine era. On the left side, we see an embossed figure, possibly depicting a saint or religious figure, encircled by an inscription or symbols. The figure appears to be facing forward, with a halo around the head, suggesting a depiction common in religious iconography for holy persons. On the right side, there is an inscription in Greek letters arranged in several lines. The seal appears aged and worn, with the relief and text showing signs of erosion and surface irregularities. These types of seals were historically used for authenticating documents or packages, typically by officials or important figures. The image presents both the obverse and reverse sides of the seal.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, each with its own unique design and inscription.

  • Coin on the Left:
    • The coin features a portrait of a man facing right.
    • The man is depicted wearing a robe and holding a staff in his left hand.
    • The inscription on the coin is written in Greek and appears to be a name or title.
    • The coin has a rough, worn appearance, suggesting it is quite old.
  • Coin on the Right:
    • The coin displays an inscription in Greek, which may be a message or a date.
    • The inscription is written in a circular pattern around the edge of the coin.
    • The coin also has a rough, worn appearance, indicating its age.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient coins with distinct designs and inscriptions. The coin on the left features a portrait of a man, while the coin on the right displays a circular inscription in Greek. Both coins exhibit a rough, worn appearance, suggesting they are quite old.

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

The image presents a coin with two sides, each featuring distinct designs. The left side of the coin showcases a figure, likely a saint or religious icon, while the right side displays an inscription in an ancient language, possibly Greek or Latin. The coin's surface appears worn and weathered, suggesting it may be an archaeological find or a relic from a bygone era.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the coin. A small black and white strip is visible on the right edge of the image, but its purpose is unclear. Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering insights into the art, culture, and history of a long-lost civilization.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows two ancient coins displayed on a white background. The coin on the left features a profile portrait of a person, possibly a ruler or deity, wearing a crown and draped in a robe. The coin on the right has inscriptions in ancient Greek, which translate to "Of the holy city of Byzantium." The coins appear to be made of bronze and have a worn and weathered appearance, suggesting their age and historical significance.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows two ancient coins, each with a different design on them. The coin on the left has a design of a person wearing a crown, while the coin on the right has a design of text written in a foreign language. Both coins are round in shape and appear to be made of bronze. The coins are placed on a white surface, which could be a table or a display case.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-03

The image shows two sides of a round, ancient-looking artifact, likely a coin or seal. Both sides are heavily worn and corroded.

On the left, the artifact features a depiction of a person. It is difficult to make out details due to the wear, but the figure appears to have a halo or circular emblem behind their head and is dressed in what may be robes. Some lettering can be seen flanking the figure.

On the right, the other side of the artifact is covered in rows of blocky, angular text or symbols. The arrangement is circular, following the shape of the artifact. The letters are difficult to decipher due to the state of the object, but they appear to be Greek.

The background is a plain, light-colored surface, providing contrast for the dark, worn artifacts. A small ruler can be seen on the right side of the image.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-03

Here's a description of the image:

The image presents two sides of a weathered, possibly ancient, coin or seal.

Left Side:

  • This side depicts a bust of a figure, likely religious.
  • The figure appears to be surrounded by a halo.
  • The figure is likely wearing a robe.
  • At the sides are letters: OV.

Right Side:

  • This side is covered in text, presumably a religious inscription.
  • The letters are arranged in neat rows.

General:

  • The objects are circular and show signs of considerable age and wear.
  • The material appears to be some type of metal, perhaps lead or bronze, given the color and texture.
  • There are visible cracks and imperfections on the surfaces.
  • The background is a neutral light color.
  • The image is well lit and shows the objects in good detail.
  • A scale is placed on the right side of the picture.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows both sides of an ancient coin.

Left Side (Obverse):

  • The obverse features a portrait of a figure, likely a ruler or important person. The figure is depicted facing right, wearing what appears to be a crown or a diadem. The details of the face and clothing are somewhat worn, indicating the coin's age.
  • There is a small symbol or letter to the right of the figure's head, which might be a mint mark or a part of the ruler's name.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • The reverse side contains inscriptions in what appears to be Greek. The text is arranged in a circular pattern around the edge of the coin.
  • The inscriptions are somewhat worn, but they seem to form a coherent phrase or name, likely identifying the ruler or the issuing authority of the coin.

Overall, the coin appears to be from the ancient Greek or Byzantine period, given the style of the portrait and the Greek inscriptions. The wear and patina suggest it has significant historical value.

Text analysis

Amazon

ICIS
OZ
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