Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Michael II

Date

821-829 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Michael II, Byzantine r. 820 - 829

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1165

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Michael II

People

Coin Constituent: Michael II, Byzantine r. 820 - 829

Date

821-829 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1165

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Coin 92.2
Money 92.2
Bronze 60.7
Nickel 57.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 99.7
ancient 99.5
metalwork 99.2
sculpture 98.4
one 96
shield 95.9
old 95.6
antique 95.5
art 93.9
armor 93.7
retro 93.5
archaeology 90.3
isolate 89.7
museum 89.2
veil 88.5
religion 88.1
symbol 87.9
two 86.8
rusty 85.4
coat of arms 85.2

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

shield 79.6
coin 64
armor 63.1
money 62.2
currency 61.1
coins 52.2
protective covering 48
finance 44
cash 42.2
banking 40.5
bank 40.4
covering 32.5
pay 30.8
old 28.6
collection 27.1
metal 26.6
object 25.7
buckle 25.5
historical 22.6
close 22.3
financial 22.3
retro 22.2
fastener 21.9
collect 20.7
one 20.2
silver 18.6
vintage 18.2
wealth 18
change 17.3
exchange 17.2
numismatics 16.9
economy 16.7
restraint 16.5
ancient 16.5
gold 16.5
copper 15.7
antique 15.6
business 14.6
finances 14.5
shiny 14.3
round 13.8
pound 13.5
buy 12.2
device 11.8
penny 11.8
circle 11.2
commerce 11.2
monetary 10.8
dollar 10.2
ruble 9.9
cent 9.8
market 9.8
design 9.7
treasure 9.7
art 9.6
symbol 9.4
savings 9.3
history 9
amulet 8.9
closeup 8.8
rust 8.7
payment 8.7
stock 8.4
black 8.4
ball 8.4
investment 8.3
circular 7.8
ingot 7.6
decoration 7.5
earth 7.3
icon 7.1
decor 7.1
charm 7.1
conceptual 7.1
bronze 7

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Brown 98
Coin 84.5
Artifact 83.9
Money 82
Currency 81.1
Nickel 77
Metal 70.9
Circle 70.7
Font 68.5
History 63.1
Bronze 62.1
Antique 60.5
Copper 59.9
Ancient history 59.6
Collectable 59.5
Brass 52.9
Carving 51.9
Lead 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 100
object 100
bronze 82.5
currency 67.1
copper 57.5
money 56
metal 52.5
nickel 50.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 30-40
Gender Male, 65.9%
Calm 83%
Sad 14.9%
Surprised 6.5%
Fear 6%
Disgusted 0.7%
Angry 0.7%
Confused 0.2%
Happy 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 29-39
Gender Female, 87.3%
Sad 99.5%
Calm 32%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6.3%
Angry 1.3%
Disgusted 0.7%
Happy 0.3%
Confused 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 99.7%

Clarifai

Coin 99.6%

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 91.5%
close up of a coin 89.8%
a coin on a table 74.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a coin - sized coin with a crown on it

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

two bronze coins with the letters m and m on them

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts two sides of a historical coin. The left side features intricate geometric and linear patterns framed by an inscription around the edge. The right side prominently displays a large "M" in the center, surrounded by smaller decorative motifs such as crosses, as well as additional inscriptions along the edges. The coin appears to be made of a dark, aged material like bronze or copper, and shows signs of wear consistent with its age. A measurement scale in centimeters is visible on the right side of the image, indicating the coin's dimensions.

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

The image depicts two sides of an ancient Byzantine coin. On the left side of the image is the obverse of the coin, showing inscriptions and intricate geometric patterns around where a face would typically be. The surrounding text is composed of characters that are likely a form of ancient Greek or Latin script. The reverse side of the coin is on the right and prominently features a large letter "M" in the center, accompanied by additional symbols and inscriptions to the sides and around the edge. The coin's surface has a rich patina, indicative of its age. To the right of the image, a scale in centimeters provides reference for the size of the coin.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. On one side, there appears to be an image of two faces or masks, possibly representing some kind of symbolic or religious imagery. The other side of the coin features an intricate pattern or design, with various shapes and symbols. The coin appears to be made of a dark, metallic material, likely bronze or copper, and has a worn, weathered appearance, indicating its age. The image provides an interesting glimpse into the artistic and cultural traditions of the time period when this coin was minted.

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

This image shows an ancient coin, likely Roman, photographed against a black background with a measurement scale on the right side. The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper, showing significant age with a dark brown patina and some verdigris (green corrosion). The coin features detailed engravings or reliefs, though they are somewhat worn from age. The design appears to include text around the perimeter and what looks like a portrait or figure in the center. The coin has an oval or circular shape and shows the typical wear and aging patterns characteristic of ancient coinage. The scale on the right indicates this is likely a close-up, detailed photograph taken for archaeological or numismatic documentation purposes.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient coin, showcasing its intricate details and design. The coin is circular in shape, with a dark brown patina that suggests age and wear. The surface of the coin features a raised relief design, which includes:

  • A portrait of a man on the left side of the coin, depicted in a simple yet detailed manner. He wears a crown or helmet, and his facial expression appears serious.
  • A large letter "M" on the right side of the coin, surrounded by smaller letters and symbols. The letter "M" is prominent and stands out against the rest of the design.

The background of the image is a solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the coin. A ruler is visible on the right side of the image, with measurements marked in centimeters. This suggests that the image may be part of a scientific or educational context, where the coin's size and dimensions are being measured and recorded.

Overall, the image provides a detailed and informative view of the ancient coin, allowing the viewer to appreciate its craftsmanship and historical significance.

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 showcases a face, while the right side displays the letter "M" surrounded by stars. A ruler is positioned to the right of the coin, providing a scale for measurement.

Key Features:

  • Coin Design: The coin has two sides, each with a unique design.
  • Left Side: Features a face.
  • Right Side: Displays the letter "M" surrounded by stars.
  • Ruler: Positioned to the right of the coin, providing a scale for measurement.

Measurement Scale:

  • The ruler indicates that the coin is approximately 2.5 cm in diameter.

Conclusion:

The image provides a detailed view of the coin's design and size, allowing for a thorough examination of its features.

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. The coin on the left features two faces, possibly representing rulers or deities, with intricate designs and symbols around them. The coin on the right has a large letter "M" and some other text or symbols. Both coins appear to be made of bronze or a similar metal and have a worn and aged appearance. The image also includes a ruler on the right side, indicating the scale of the coins.

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

The image shows two sides of a coin on a black background. The coin is brown in color, and it has some inscriptions on it. The left side of the coin has two faces, and the right side has some letters. The coin has a ruler on the right side, which is used to measure the size of the coin. The ruler is white in color, and it has some numbers on it.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient-looking coin. The coin is a dark, weathered bronze color, and the edges are uneven and chipped, indicating age and wear. The coin is set against a black background. To the right of the coin is a scale marked in centimeters, likely included to indicate the size of the coin.

One side of the coin features the embossed images of two figures, possibly rulers or religious figures. They are depicted from the chest up, wearing what appear to be crowns or head coverings adorned with crosses. Their faces are somewhat symmetrical, with stern expressions and stylized beards. The clothing of the figure on the right seems to be patterned, while that of the figure on the left is plain. The inscription "AXIOS" can be seen on the coin, close to the heads of the figures.

The other side of the coin has a large "M" character at the center. There are crosses surrounding the "M", and what appears to be the letters "NNN." Additionally, below the "M" there is an oval symbol with a horizontal line through its center.

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

The image displays two sides of a Byzantine bronze coin.

  • Obverse: This side features the busts of two emperors, likely co-rulers. They are depicted facing forward, each wearing a crown with a cross on top. Above them are symbols, possibly religious or identifying marks. The inscription is partially visible along the edges, and it probably contains names and titles. The coin's surface shows signs of age and wear.

  • Reverse: This side has a large letter "M" in the center, which typically denotes the value of the coin (40 nummi). The "M" is flanked by smaller symbols, and the lower portion shows the Greek letter "Θ". The coin appears aged with noticeable wear and some oxidation.

Overall, the image is a well-lit, clear shot of an ancient Byzantine coin, allowing for an analysis of its design and features. A ruler with a ruler, a face with a value.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal and has a worn, aged appearance.

Obverse (Left Side):

  • The obverse side depicts two figures, likely rulers or emperors, facing forward.
  • Both figures are wearing crowns and appear to be dressed in regal attire.
  • The figure on the left is wearing a long robe and has a beard, while the figure on the right is dressed in armor and has a clean-shaven face.
  • There are inscriptions around the edge of the coin, which are partially visible and appear to be in a script that resembles Greek or Latin.

Reverse (Right Side):

  • The reverse side features a large letter "M" in the center, which is flanked by smaller symbols or letters.
  • The letter "M" is prominently displayed and seems to be the main feature of this side.
  • There are additional inscriptions around the edge of the coin, similar to the obverse side.

The coin likely has historical significance, possibly from the Roman or Byzantine Empire, given the style of the figures and the script used in the inscriptions.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Byzantine Empire, based on the artistic style and the presence of a cross and a figure in a halo. The coin is made of bronze and appears to be well-preserved.

  • Obverse (Front): Features a figure, possibly a king or emperor, wearing a crown and facing left. The figure is adorned with a robe and a cross is visible above the head, suggesting a religious or imperial significance. Surrounding the figure are various inscriptions in Greek, which likely provide the name of the ruler, the year, or other relevant information. The figure is encircled by a dotted border, and the coin has a slightly irregular, worn edge.

  • Reverse (Back): Displays a large cross with intersecting lines forming a grid-like pattern. The cross is flanked by Greek letters, which are likely denominations or other identifying marks. There are additional Greek inscriptions around the cross, and the coin has a similar irregular, worn edge.

The coin is positioned against a black background, and there is a scale bar on the right side for measurement in centimeters, indicating the size of the coin. The overall condition of the coin suggests it has historical value and is likely from a historical collection.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Byzantine Empire. The coin appears to be made of a dark metal, possibly copper or bronze, and shows significant wear and patina, indicating its age.

Obverse (left side):

  • The obverse features the busts of two figures, possibly emperors, facing forward. They are depicted wearing diadems and draped in robes.
  • Above the figures, there are some inscriptions that are partially legible, including what appears to be "S:C" and other letters.
  • The figures are positioned within a circumscribed area, with additional inscriptions around the edge.

Reverse (right side):

  • The reverse side of the coin has a large letter "M" in the center, which is likely a denomination marker.
  • Surrounding the "M" are various symbols and inscriptions, including what appears to be a cross and other letters.
  • There is also a smaller figure or symbol to the right of the "M," which could represent a mint mark or another symbol of authority.

The coin is placed against a black background, and there is a scale on the right side of the image indicating the size of the coin in centimeters. The scale suggests that the coin is relatively small, possibly around 2-3 cm in diameter.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

cm
cm