Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Isaac II

Date

12th-13th century

People

Coin Constituent: Isaac II, Byzantine r. 1185 - 1204

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1829

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Isaac II

People

Coin Constituent: Isaac II, Byzantine r. 1185 - 1204

Date

12th-13th century

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1829

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Moon 99.3
Nature 99.3
Outdoors 99.3
Astronomy 99.3
Night 99.3
Outer Space 99.3
Universe 99.3
Space 99.3
Moon 99.2
Coin 88.5
Money 88.5
Bronze 59.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

no person 99.1
metalwork 94.5
old 93.2
ancient 92.9
sculpture 92.2
one 92.1
rusty 91.6
retro 89.6
round out 89.3
crown 89.1
copper 87.7
shield 85.7
art 84.1
symbol 83.6
iron 82
prehistoric 80.8
two 80.4
collection 79.3
moon 78.6
antique 77.6

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

earthenware 32.9
sealing wax 30.6
planet 26.9
fastener 25.9
moon 25.7
ceramic ware 25.5
currency 25.2
money 23.8
coins 21.3
close 21.1
restraint 19.5
coin 19.1
astronomy 18.6
round 18.1
space 17.1
finance 16.9
old 16.7
utensil 16.6
cash 16.5
black 16.3
science 16
night 16
bank 15.2
banking 14.7
full 14.6
universe 14.6
dark 14.2
device 13.7
object 13.2
earth 12.8
cosmos 12.7
metal 12.1
ingot 12.1
globe 12.1
pay 11.5
sky 11.5
food 11
orbit 10.8
copper 10.8
retro 10.7
one 10.5
historical 10.4
closeup 10.1
crater 10
numismatics 9.9
lunar 9.9
satellite 9.8
collect 9.8
galaxy 9.7
sun 9.7
star 9.4
block 9.3
collection 9
fruit 9
financial 8.9
ruble 8.9
circle 8.8
solar 8.8
ancient 8.7
texture 8.3
sphere 8.3
global 8.2
brown 8.1
surface 7.9
healthy 7.6
antique 7.5
shine 7.4
amulet 7.3
wealth 7.2
art 7.2
nut 7

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Chin 96.6
Artifact 74.3
Circle 73.9
Astronomical object 67.7
Font 64.3
Wood 64.3
Science 63
Event 62.1
Carmine 60.1
Metal 56.1
Peach 55.8
Flesh 52.4
Rock 51.9
Astronomy 50.7
Nickel 50

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 71.9
dark 57.1
astronomy 52.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon
Moon 99.3%
Moon 99.2%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-10

background pattern 57.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-06-12

a photograph of a close up of two coins with a black background -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image shows two views of an old, worn coin against a black background. The coin appears to be made of copper or bronze, showing a reddish-brown patina.

  • Left side: The design is faint, but it seems to depict figures or symbols, possibly religious or royal in nature. The details are heavily worn, making specific features difficult to discern.

  • Right side: The design is slightly clearer. It depicts a seated figure, potentially a ruler or saint, wearing ornate clothing. Surrounding the figure are faint inscriptions, which could represent text or symbolic markings.

A vertical scale in centimeters is visible on the right edge, giving a sense of the coin's size. The black background ensures the focus remains on the coin's details.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image shows two ancient coins, placed side by side against a dark background. Both coins have worn surfaces with reddish-brown patina, indicating they are made from copper or bronze. The left coin appears to have a faded, indistinct image and some inscriptions that are difficult to make out due to wear. The right coin displays a clearer image of a seated figure, likely a ruler or religious figure, with some inscriptions on either side of the central image. The inscriptions are in a script that suggests they might be Byzantine coins. To the right of the coins, there is a scale in centimeters, providing a reference for their size.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two ancient coins or medallions. Both appear to be made of a reddish-brown material, likely copper or bronze. The coins have intricate designs and inscriptions on them, suggesting they are from a historical or cultural context. The left coin seems to depict a figure, possibly a person or a symbol, while the right coin has a more abstract or symbolic design. The coins are presented against a dark background, allowing the details and textures of the artifacts to be clearly visible.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows two ancient copper coins against a black background. The coin on the left depicts a building or structure, possibly a castle or fortress, with some text or symbols around the edge that are difficult to make out due to wear. The coin on the right shows two standing figures, likely soldiers or guards, also with worn text or symbols around the perimeter. Both coins have a reddish patina indicating their age and copper composition. A scale in centimeters is provided at the bottom of the image for size reference.

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

This image shows what appears to be an ancient seal or coin photographed against a black background. The object has an oval or elliptical shape and appears to be made of a reddish-brown material, possibly clay or copper. There are visible engravings or inscriptions on its surface, though they're not clearly legible in this image. The artifact shows signs of age and wear, with some discoloration and texture variations across its surface. On the right side of the image, there's a measurement scale in centimeters to indicate the size of the object. The lighting highlights the relief and texture of the engravings on the surface.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, likely from the Roman Empire, against a black background.

  • The coin on the left features a figure standing in front of a building, with the inscription "AVT KAI" visible above them.
    • The coin is circular in shape and has a reddish-brown patina.
    • The figure appears to be wearing a tunic and holding an object in their right hand.
    • The building behind the figure is depicted with a triangular roof and what appears to be a column or pillar.
    • The inscription "AVT KAI" is written in a curved line above the figure's head.
  • The coin on the right shows a figure standing in front of a building, with the inscription "AVT KAI" visible above them.
    • The coin is circular in shape and has a reddish-brown patina.
    • The figure appears to be wearing a tunic and holding an object in their right hand.
    • The building behind the figure is depicted with a triangular roof and what appears to be a column or pillar.
    • The inscription "AVT KAI" is written in a curved line above the figure's head.
  • The background of the image is black, with a white ruler on the right side that has cm markings.
    • The ruler is divided into 10 cm sections, with each section marked by a white line.
    • The ruler is placed vertically along the right edge of the image.

In summary, the image shows two ancient coins with similar designs and inscriptions, set against a black background with a white ruler. The coins appear to depict figures standing in front of buildings, with the inscription "AVT KAI" visible above them. The ruler on the right side of the image provides a scale for measuring the size of the coins.

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

The image presents two ancient coins, likely from the Byzantine Empire, set against a black background. The coins are positioned side by side, with the left coin appearing slightly larger than the right one.

Coin Details:

  • Left Coin: The left coin features an embossed design on its surface, depicting a figure standing in the center. Although the details are not entirely clear, it appears to be a religious or imperial figure. The coin's edge is irregularly shaped, suggesting that it may have been hand-struck or damaged over time.
  • Right Coin: The right coin also displays an embossed design, but the details are less distinct due to wear and tear. It seems to feature a similar figure or symbol, although the exact nature of the design is unclear.

Background and Context:

  • Black Background: The black background provides a striking contrast to the reddish-brown color of the coins, making them stand out prominently in the image.
  • Ruler: A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, indicating that the coins are being measured or examined for their size and dimensions. This suggests that the image may be part of a scholarly or archaeological study.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of historical significance and cultural importance, as the coins appear to be artifacts from a bygone era. The careful presentation and measurement of the coins suggest a meticulous approach to understanding and preserving these ancient relics.

Amazon Nova

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

The image displays two ancient coins with a reddish-brown patina, placed side by side on a black background. Both coins appear to be worn and weathered, with visible signs of age and use. The coin on the left features an intricate design, including what seems to be a figure holding a staff or a similar object, surrounded by additional symbols and letters that are somewhat eroded and difficult to decipher. The coin on the right shows a more detailed depiction of a figure, possibly a ruler or a deity, seated and holding a scepter. The inscriptions on this coin are more legible, with some Greek letters visible, indicating a possible historical or cultural significance. Both coins have a cross symbol prominently displayed, suggesting a religious or ceremonial context. The coins are positioned against a ruler marked in centimeters, indicating their size.

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

The image shows two coins, both with a reddish-brown color. The coins appear to be old and worn, with some areas showing signs of wear and tear. The coins have a circular shape, with a slightly curved edge. The coins have intricate designs and inscriptions on them, which are difficult to make out due to the poor quality of the image. The coins are placed on a black background, which makes them stand out.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of a worn and tarnished bronze or copper coin, likely of ancient origin. The coins are placed against a black background, and a metric ruler is positioned to the right side of the coins to indicate their size. The two sides of the coin are displayed side by side.

The left side of the coin features a design that appears to show two or three figures standing close together, possibly in a structured setting like a building or a frame. The details are difficult to discern due to wear and corrosion, but it may represent a religious or imperial scene.

The right side of the coin shows a single figure standing upright, possibly a religious figure or ruler, with inscriptions visible above and around the figure. The figure is adorned with what appears to be a crown or halo.

The overall condition of the coins suggests they are ancient and have been exposed to environmental factors that have caused their surfaces to deteriorate. The color is predominantly reddish-brown, indicating oxidation.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image presents two ancient-looking, possibly bronze, coins against a stark black background. They are placed side-by-side, slightly overlapping, with a ruler placed next to them to provide scale. The coins show signs of age, wear, and oxidation.

Coin Details:

  • Appearance: Both coins are circular but irregular in shape, suggesting they were hand-struck. They have a reddish-brown color due to oxidation. Details on the surface are somewhat faded and worn.
  • Obverse (coin on the left): The obverse of the coin is in a bad shape, It seems to have figures, perhaps of a ruler or other important person and lettering.
  • Reverse (coin on the right): This side appears to depict a standing figure, possibly a religious leader or emperor, holding a cross and a scepter with some lettering around the figure. The inscription "ICA" and "AKL" is visible and could be part of a name or title.
  • Features: They exhibit signs of aging, including surface corrosion and loss of detail.

Context and Possible Identification:

Given the appearance of the coins and inscriptions, they are most likely of Byzantine origin.

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 from the Byzantine Empire, given the style and iconography.

  • Left Side (Obverse):

    • The coin appears to be worn, with some details hard to discern.
    • It features what looks like a building or structure, possibly a church or palace, with architectural details such as columns and arches.
    • There are human figures, likely emperors or religious figures, standing within or in front of the structure.
    • The inscriptions are partially visible but difficult to read due to wear.
  • Right Side (Reverse):

    • This side shows a standing figure, possibly a religious figure such as a saint or an emperor, holding a cross or scepter.
    • The figure is depicted in a traditional Byzantine style, with a halo around the head, indicating sanctity or importance.
    • There are Greek letters surrounding the figure, which are more legible than on the obverse. The letters likely spell out the name and title of the figure depicted.
    • The coin has a reddish-brown patina, indicating it is made of copper or bronze.

The coin's condition suggests it has been in circulation or buried for a significant period, contributing to its worn appearance. The presence of religious and imperial iconography is characteristic of Byzantine coinage, which often combined both secular and religious themes.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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