Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Basil I

Date

868-879 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Basil I, Byzantine r. 867 - 886

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1220

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Basil I

People

Coin Constituent: Basil I, Byzantine r. 867 - 886

Date

868-879 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1220

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Dime 99.5
Coin 99.5
Money 99.5
Nickel 96

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 99.1
currency 98.8
money 97.9
change 96.4
retro 96
cash 95.7
isolate 95.4
metalwork 95.3
old 94.9
copper 94.8
wealth 93.7
business 93.5
ancient 93.5
bank 93.2
finance 92.7
one 91.8
antique 89.9
reverse 88
monetary 87.8
cent 86.1

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

coin 66.9
currency 66.6
money 66.5
coins 57.1
brass 54.2
finance 51.7
cash 50.5
banking 49.8
bank 45.8
memorial 43.1
pay 32.7
financial 30.4
structure 29.2
metal 27.4
close 26.3
collection 26.2
wealth 26.1
object 25.7
ingot 25.1
economy 24.2
silver 23.9
amulet 23.4
old 22.4
business 21.9
exchange 21
one 21
collect 20.7
block 20.4
historical 19.8
retro 19.7
change 19.3
numismatics 18.8
charm 18.5
commerce 17.8
pound 17.4
circle 17.2
dollar 16.7
monetary 16.7
savings 15.9
vintage 14.9
gold 14.8
finances 14.5
shiny 14.3
buy 14.1
round 13.8
cent 13.8
circular 13.7
conceptual 13.3
cover 13
investment 12.9
associated 12.8
association 12.8
copper 12.8
definition 12.8
advertise 12.7
advertisement 12.6
advertising 12.5
market 12.5
bowl 12.1
earth 12
ellipse 11.9
backdrop 11.6
decor 11.5
creative 11.5
ball 11.4
cloud 11.2
form 11.1
ruble 10.9
decorative 10.9
symbol 10.8
element 10.8
states 10.7
art 10.6
payment 10.6
rich 10.3
penny 9.9
value 9.7
debt 9.7
shield 9.6
ancient 9.5
icon 9.5
closeup 9.5
decoration 9.4
globe 9.3
global 9.1
treasure 8.7
rust 8.7
two 8.5
design 8.5
antique 8.3
coinage 7.9
currencies 7.9
eagle 7.9
liberty 7.9
invest 7.7
us 7.7
union 7.7
united 7.6
bronze 7.6

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Coin 89.3
Currency 87.3
Money 85.4
Artifact 84.7
Nickel 83.3
Circle 74.3
Money handling 70.4
Metal 70.3
History 65.5
Font 65.1
Antique 64.7
Collectable 64
Bronze 63.9
Ancient history 63.2
Lead 57.7
Cash 51.6
Souvenir 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 100
object 100
currency 81.4
money 77.4
bronze 74.4
cash 70.8
metal 70
text 67.5
mint 67.3
money handling 66.2
nickel 61.5
silver 56.4

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-10

a close up of a coin 84.1%
close up of a coin 81.4%
a coin on a table 60.3%

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

a photograph of a coin with a cross on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows two ancient coins against a black background, with one coin focusing on its obverse and the other on its reverse. The coin on the left displays a cross-like symbol at its center with inscriptions encircling the design. The coin on the right contains multiple rows of engraved text, which appear to be in a structured format, surrounded by a border. Measurement markings in centimeters are visible on the right side of the image, suggesting an effort to indicate the physical scale of the coins.

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

The image shows two sides of a historical coin set against a black background.

The left side of the coin features a central design resembling a cross pommé, with circular elements at its ends, and multiple lines forming a base below it. Surrounding the central motif is a ring of inscriptions in Latin.

The right side of the coin also contains an inscription in Latin, arranged in multiple lines. Much of the text, except for a portion, is obscured, but the arrangement and style are consistent with medieval coin designs.

To the right of the coin, there are graduated scale marks indicating measurement in centimeters.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two sides of an old coin. The coin appears to be made of silver and has an intricate design on both sides. On one side, there is a cross-like symbol in the center, surrounded by text in an unfamiliar script. On the other side, there is more text in the same script, arranged in a circular pattern around the edge of the coin. The coin has a worn, aged appearance, suggesting it is an ancient or historical artifact.

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

This image shows both sides of what appears to be an ancient or medieval coin. The obverse (front) side features a large cross design with some text or inscriptions around the perimeter. The reverse (back) side contains several lines of text or inscriptions arranged in a circular pattern. The coin appears to be made of silver or a similar metal and has a grayish-brown patina that comes with age. The coin is photographed against a black background with a measurement scale visible on the right side. The detail and preservation of the coin appear to be quite good, allowing the designs and inscriptions to be clearly visible. This type of coin is likely of European origin, possibly from the Byzantine Empire or medieval period, given its style and characteristics.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a coin with a cross and text on both sides, accompanied by a ruler for scale.

  • Coin
    • The coin is circular and appears to be made of metal, likely bronze or copper.
    • It has a worn and weathered appearance, with visible signs of aging and wear.
    • The coin features a cross on one side, surrounded by text that is not legible due to its worn condition.
    • The other side of the coin also displays text, although it is not clear what it says.
  • Ruler
    • The ruler is a simple, white line with centimeter markings.
    • It is placed vertically along the right edge of the image, providing a scale for measuring the size of the coin.
    • The ruler indicates that the coin is approximately 2-3 centimeters in diameter.

In summary, the image shows an ancient coin with a cross and text on both sides, accompanied by a ruler for scale. The coin's worn and weathered appearance suggests that it is quite old, and the text on the coin is not legible due to its condition.

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 displays a cross at its center, surrounded by an inscription that is partially illegible due to wear and tear. The right side of the coin features a more intricate design, with multiple lines of text that are also difficult to decipher due to their worn condition.

In the bottom-right corner of the image, a ruler is visible, providing a scale for measuring the size of the coin. The ruler indicates that the coin is approximately 2.5 centimeters in diameter. The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the coin.

Overall, the image appears to be a photograph of an ancient coin, possibly from a museum or archaeological collection. The worn condition of the coin suggests that it may be quite old, and the intricate designs on both sides suggest that it may have been used as a form of currency or as a symbol of power or authority.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows two ancient coins, one on the left and one on the right, placed on a black background. The coin on the left has a cross symbol in the center with some text around it. The coin on the right has some text and symbols written on it in a circular pattern. The coins appear to be made of silver, and they have a worn and aged appearance, suggesting that they are quite old. The coins are placed on a black background, and there is a ruler with a white line on the right side of the image.

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

The image depicts two old coins, likely from ancient times, displayed on a black background. The coins have a worn and tarnished appearance, with some parts showing signs of wear and tear. The coins are round in shape and have a small diameter. The front side of the coins features a cross symbol in the center, surrounded by some text in a foreign language. The back side of the coins has some text in a foreign language, possibly indicating the denomination or origin of the coins.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of an old, circular silver coin, likely an artifact of historical or numismatic interest. They appear worn and weathered. The background is black.

The first side (left):

  • Central Feature: A stylized cross with small circular adornments at the end of each arm. At the base of the cross, there's a design that appears like a set of horizontal lines resting on a semi-circular base.
  • Text: A ring of text surrounds the cross. The letters appear to be of an old European script.
  • Border: The coin has a decorative border of small repeating shapes along its edge.

The second side (right):

  • Text: The central area of the coin has multiple lines of text, also of an old European script, arranged horizontally. The text is dense and fills the space.
  • Border: This side also features a decorative border.

Other Details:

  • Both sides of the coin show signs of wear and corrosion.
  • To the right, there is a scale measuring in centimeters.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of a silver coin, likely an ancient or medieval artifact. The coin is circular and appears worn, with visible signs of age and use. The background is a solid black, which helps to highlight the coin.

Obverse (Front):

  • Displays a central cross with flared arms.
  • Around the cross, there is an inscription (difficult to read without closer examination).
  • A beaded or dotted decorative border encircles the inscription.

Reverse (Back):

  • Also features an inscription written in a script.
  • The inscription is arranged in multiple lines and likely provides information about the ruler, the mint, or other details relevant to the coin's origin.
  • A beaded border is also present.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a valuable historical artifact. The wear and details of the inscriptions give a sense of its history and provide a glimpse into the culture and communication of the period in which the coin was created.

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 inscriptions.

Obverse (Left Side):

  • The central design features a cross, with circular ornaments on each arm of the cross.
  • The cross is flanked by two figures, possibly saints or emperors, facing each other.
  • The inscription around the edge is partially legible, but the visible letters suggest it is in Greek.

Reverse (Right Side):

  • The reverse side contains a lengthy inscription in Greek, arranged in five lines.
  • The text is somewhat worn, but it appears to be a religious or imperial dedication.
  • The inscription reads:
    ΙC XC
    NIKA
    ΘY ΣΤΑΥ
    ΡΩ ΣΩ ΤΗ
    ΡΩ ΜΑΙΩΝ
    
    Translated, this likely means:
    Jesus Christ
    Conquers
    By this Cross
    Save, O Lord,
    The Romans
    

General Observations:

  • The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, given its color and patina.
  • The edges of the coin are slightly worn, indicating it has been in circulation.
  • The presence of a scale on the right side of the image suggests the coin's size, which appears to be relatively small.

This coin is likely a historical artifact, possibly from the Byzantine Empire, used for both monetary and symbolic purposes, reflecting the religious and imperial themes of the period.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

LLOSCE IEUPISEY LASILIS cm
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IEUPISEY
LASILIS
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