Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Basil II

Date

977-989 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Basil II, Byzantine r. 976 - 1025

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1428

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Basil II

People

Coin Constituent: Basil II, Byzantine r. 976 - 1025

Date

977-989 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1428

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-09

Coin 91.1
Money 91.1
Bronze 80.5
Nickel 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

no person 99.2
ancient 96.9
retro 95.9
sculpture 94.9
old 93.2
round out 92
currency 87.7
one 87.5
isolated 87.4
antique 87.2
isolate 87.2
metalwork 85.4
art 84.7
symbol 82.8
money 82.2
collection 79.9
shield 79.5
nature 78.6
archaeology 77.7
wealth 75.4

Imagga
created on 2022-05-09

currency 57.6
coin 57.4
money 57.1
coins 46.5
brass 44.8
finance 42.3
cash 41.3
banking 39.6
memorial 36.1
bank 36
pay 28.9
shield 26.2
structure 26
old 25.8
object 25
collection 24.4
historical 22.7
metal 22.6
financial 22.3
close 21.2
collect 20.7
retro 20.5
armor 20.2
cobble 20
circle 19
one 18.7
business 18.3
numismatics 17.9
economy 17.6
amulet 17.2
vintage 16.6
exchange 16.3
wealth 16.2
paving stone 16
silver 16
stone 15.9
protective covering 15.4
circular 14.6
round 13.8
associated 13.8
association 13.8
definition 13.7
advertise 13.6
charm 13.6
advertisement 13.5
art 13.5
advertising 13.5
creative 13.3
conceptual 13.2
bowl 13.1
dollar 13
ancient 13
cover 13
earth 13
ellipse 12.8
copper 12.8
finances 12.6
decorative 12.5
change 12.5
ball 12.4
decor 12.4
gold 12.3
commerce 12.2
cloud 12.1
form 12.1
relief 11.9
design 11.9
cent 11.8
pound 11.6
element 11.6
backdrop 11.6
covering 11.3
decoration 10.9
ruble 10.9
antique 10.6
icon 10.3
savings 10.3
globe 10.2
symbol 10.1
global 10
monetary 9.8
shiny 9.5
market 8.9
penny 8.9
sculpture 8.7
rust 8.7
payment 8.7
investment 8.3
single 8.2
building material 8.1
treasure 7.7
carving 7.7
ingot 7.7
two 7.6
buy 7.5
shine 7.4
graphic 7.3
history 7.2
idea 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-09

Chin 96.6
Artifact 84.7
Currency 83.8
Money 81
Circle 74.9
Font 72.3
Metal 70.2
Nickel 69.9
Collectable 69.6
History 65
Ancient history 64.2
Bronze 54
Antique 53.9

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-09

coin 99.4
currency 83.5
invertebrate 81.5
money 80.7
cash 75
bronze 72.7
money handling 69.3
trilobite 66.4
mint 65.9
metal 54.7
nickel 51.3
dark 38.8

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-09

a close up of a coin 78.1%
close up of a coin 74.5%
a coin in a dark room 58.5%

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

a photograph of a coin with a picture of a man on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows an ancient coin with two sides visible. The left side of the image displays the obverse of the coin, which features two crowned figures standing beneath a large cross adorned with what appears to be jewels or decorative elements. Around the figures, there is an inscription that runs along the edge of the coin. The right side of the image shows the reverse of the coin, which is inscribed with several lines of text in Latin. The coin has a metallic appearance and is set against a black background, with a scale indicating its size in centimeters. The style and motifs suggest it might be a Byzantine coin, possibly from the early medieval period.

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

This image features two sides of a medieval coin or seal displayed against a black background.

  • Left Side (Obverse): The design includes a religious motif with a cross at the center surrounded by decorative elements, possibly representing symbols of power or divine authority. Two figures—likely royal or ecclesiastical—are positioned on either side of the cross, wearing ornate clothing and crowns. An inscription encircles the design, though its clarity is somewhat worn and difficult to decipher.

  • Right Side (Reverse): This side is inscribed with several rows of text in a script typical of medieval lettering styles. The text appears structured in a grid-like arrangement, indicating it might contain a formal statement, title, or reference to the owner, issuer, or region associated with the object.

The coin or seal has a textured surface, and the scale mark visible to the right shows its dimensions in centimeters. Its overall appearance suggests it is an artifact of historical significance, possibly from Europe during the Byzantine or early medieval period.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. The coin appears to be made of silver and has intricate designs and inscriptions on both sides. The front side features a cross-like symbol surrounded by decorative patterns, while the back side has Arabic script and other geometric designs. The coin seems to be from an Islamic or Middle Eastern cultural context based on the visual elements present.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows two ancient silver coins side by side against a black background with a scale in centimeters below them. The coins have intricate designs and inscriptions carved into their surfaces. The designs appear to depict human figures, possibly religious or royal symbols, surrounded by text in an old script, likely from an ancient civilization. The coins have an aged, weathered appearance indicating they are quite old, perhaps from an ancient empire. Without being able to read the inscriptions, the exact origin and meaning of the coins is unclear, but they seem to be valuable historical artifacts providing a glimpse into the art, religion and economy of a past culture.

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

This image shows both sides of what appears to be an ancient silver coin or medallion. The left side (obverse) features some decorative designs including what looks like a cross or religious symbol with surrounding text or inscriptions along the circular border. The right side (reverse) contains several lines of text or inscriptions, possibly in Arabic or another ancient script, arranged in horizontal rows across the face of the coin. The coin appears to be well-preserved though shows signs of age, with a grayish-silver patina. There's a measurement scale visible on the right side of the image, indicating this is likely a museum or archaeological specimen being documented.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, each with distinct designs and inscriptions.

  • Coin 1:
    • The coin is circular in shape.
    • It features an intricate design at its center, comprising various symbols and markings.
    • The design includes a cross-like structure, accompanied by other elements that resemble leaves or flowers.
    • The coin's surface exhibits a worn appearance, indicating its age.
    • The background of the coin is a light grayish-brown color.
  • Coin 2:
    • This coin also has a circular shape.
    • Its design consists of rows of text, which appear to be written in an ancient language.
    • The text is arranged in a vertical column, with each row slightly overlapping the one below it.
    • Similar to Coin 1, the surface of this coin shows signs of wear and aging.
    • The background of the coin is also light grayish-brown.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient coins with unique designs and inscriptions. While Coin 1 features a central design with symbols and markings, Coin 2 displays rows of text written in an ancient language. Both coins exhibit signs of aging and wear, suggesting their historical significance.

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

The image features two ancient coins, each with a unique design and inscription. The coin on the left has a cross in the center, surrounded by various symbols and markings. The coin on the right has a series of lines and shapes, possibly representing a code or message.

Both coins are circular in shape and appear to be made of metal, possibly bronze or copper. They have a worn, weathered appearance, suggesting that they have been handled or exposed to the elements over time.

The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the coins. A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, indicating that the coins are approximately 2-3 cm in diameter.

Overall, the image suggests that these coins may be of historical or archaeological significance, and could potentially provide valuable insights into the culture and society of the time period in which they were created.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows two silver coins, one on the left and the other on the right, with a ruler on the right side. The coin on the left has an intricate design with a tree and some text engraved on it. The coin on the right has some text and numbers engraved on it. The ruler on the right side has some markings on it, and it seems to be a measuring tool.

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

The image shows two coins with inscriptions on them. The coins are circular in shape and have a shiny surface. The inscriptions on the coins are in a foreign language, possibly Latin or Greek. The coins appear to be ancient and may have been used as currency in a past civilization. The image also includes a ruler with a measurement of 1 cm, which provides a sense of scale for the size of the coins.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of a silver coin or seal placed against a dark background. Next to it is a ruler marked in centimeters, likely to indicate the coin's size.

One side features a central design that includes figures, possibly two individuals flanking a stylized symbol that looks like a tree or an elaborate cross. The figures are adorned with what appear to be robes or garments, and the design is surrounded by text or symbols arranged in a circular pattern.

The other side of the coin is covered in rows of what seems to be ancient or stylized lettering. The characters are inscribed in blocks, with several lines of text covering most of the coin's surface. The coin appears to be worn, with some areas of the design and lettering faded or obscured.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of a silver coin against a black background. The coin appears to be ancient or antique, displaying intricate designs and inscriptions.

Side 1:

  • The obverse side (the side with the main design) features two figures, possibly kings or religious figures, standing in a symmetrical arrangement on either side of a central design.
  • Between the figures stands a large object that seems to be a representation of a tree, possibly the tree of life or another symbolic tree.
  • The figures may be wearing crowns or elaborate headwear, and the central object appears to have a cross-like feature at its top.
  • The entire design is encircled by a band with an inscription that is difficult to read, due to the age and quality of the coin, but is likely a legend or a motto.

Side 2:

  • The reverse side of the coin has a densely arranged, block-like inscriptions. The inscription may be a list, a date, or a religious verse.
  • The inscription is neatly arranged, suggesting a carefully planned layout.
  • The coin is in good condition, with clear details visible, despite the age and potential wear and tear.

Overall: The coin appears to be of historical significance and value, based on its age, intricate design, and possible historical context. The black background enhances the contrast and allows the details of the coin to stand out clearly. There's a ruler on the right side of the image to show the scale of the coin.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of a historical coin, likely of medieval origin. Here are the details for each side:

  1. Obverse (Left Side):

    • The obverse features intricate imagery, including what appears to be a stylized tree or plant in the center.
    • There are two figures flanking the tree. These figures seem to be standing and possibly holding objects.
    • The design is surrounded by a circular border.
  2. Reverse (Right Side):

    • The reverse side contains several lines of inscriptions, likely in a historical script. The text is arranged in a grid-like pattern, with each line containing a few characters.
    • The inscriptions are also enclosed within a circular border.

The coin appears to be made of metal and has a worn, aged look, indicating it has been in circulation or buried for a significant period. The presence of a scale in the image suggests that the coin's size is being documented, likely for archaeological or numismatic purposes.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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