Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Leo VI

Date

886-912 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Leo VI, Byzantine r. 870 - 912

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1263

Human Generated Data

Title

Coin of Leo VI

People

Coin Constituent: Leo VI, Byzantine r. 870 - 912

Date

886-912 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1263

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-10

Dime 99.4
Coin 99.4
Money 99.4
Nickel 97.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

no person 98.8
ancient 98.4
old 96.5
metalwork 95.4
sculpture 94.5
retro 93.6
isolate 90.5
antique 90.3
copper 88.7
art 88.4
symbol 87.9
closeup 87.1
disjunct 86.5
money 85.8
desktop 85.2
industry 83.6
iron 82.1
currency 81
horizontal 80.9
vintage 80.4

Imagga
created on 2022-05-10

shield 100
armor 92.1
protective covering 69.6
currency 56.6
coin 56.4
money 54.6
covering 46.2
coins 44.5
finance 39.8
cash 39.4
banking 37.8
bank 34.1
metal 29
pay 26.9
collection 26.2
object 25.7
amulet 24.6
old 24.4
close 24
historical 21.7
collect 21.7
financial 20.5
retro 19.7
charm 19.4
one 18.7
silver 16.8
economy 16.7
numismatics 15.9
business 15.8
shiny 15
vintage 14.9
circle 14.7
wealth 13.5
exchange 13.4
ancient 13
round 13
cent 12.8
finances 12.6
change 12.5
ingot 12
earth 11.9
penny 11.8
copper 11.8
commerce 11.2
dollar 11.2
association 10.8
circular 10.7
rust 10.6
conceptual 10.6
savings 10.3
bowl 10.3
ruble 9.9
gold 9.9
associated 9.9
ellipse 9.9
definition 9.8
market 9.8
advertise 9.7
pound 9.7
advertisement 9.7
advertising 9.6
antique 9.5
symbol 9.4
form 9.3
cover 9.3
block 9.3
global 9.1
element 9.1
backdrop 9.1
design 9
decor 8.9
creative 8.8
monetary 8.8
ball 8.7
icon 8.7
payment 8.7
cloud 8.6
black 8.4
decorative 8.4
globe 8.3
art 8.3
shine 8.3
single 8.2
closeup 8.1
states 7.7
us 7.7
brass 7.7
buy 7.5
mollusk 7.4
investment 7.3
decoration 7.2

Google
created on 2022-05-10

Brown 98
Head 97.2
Coin 88.5
Currency 85.9
Artifact 85.1
Money 84.4
Grey 84
Nickel 81.5
Font 77.9
Circle 74.6
Collectable 70.1
Metal 69.8
History 66.4
Ancient history 66.1
Antique 65.1
Bronze 63.4
Lead 60.5
Souvenir 55.3
Money handling 51.2
Number 50.7

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-10

coin 99.7
currency 88.6
money 85.6
cash 83.2
money handling 76.2
mint 75.8
bronze 71.8
metal 68.5
nickel 65.3
silver 57.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 99.7%

Clarifai

Coin 99.5%

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 79.7%
close up of a coin 76.2%
a coin on a table 51.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a close up of a coin with a man on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

two coins with the inscription "the emperor" and "the emperor"

OpenAI GPT

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

This image features a coin with intricate designs and inscriptions on both sides. The left side of the image shows the obverse of the coin, which displays a central figure, possibly an individual holding an object, flanked by two smaller objects or figures. Surrounding the central design is a partially visible inscription along the edge. The reverse side, shown on the right, contains text arranged in multiple horizontal lines, featuring what appears to be Greek or Byzantine script, suggesting historical or cultural significance. A scale is visible on the far-right side of the image, indicating measurements in centimeters. The coin itself appears to be made of bronze or a similar material, with a worn and aged surface.

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

The image showcases two sides of an ancient bronze coin against a black background. The side on the left features a figure in the center, dressed in what appears to be robes and holding an object, with two ornate structures or thrones on either side. There is writing surrounding the depiction along the edge of the coin. The side on the right displays a structured arrangement of Greek capital letters in several lines, which are part of an inscription or legend. To the right of the coins is a vertical scale marked with lines, indicating measurements in centimeters.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two ancient coins or medallions. Both appear to be made of bronze or a similar dark metal. The obverse (front) side of each coin features intricate designs and inscriptions, likely depicting religious or cultural symbols and text from the time period. The reverse (back) side of each coin also has inscriptions and designs, though they appear to be different from the obverse. The coins have an aged, weathered appearance, suggesting they are historical artifacts from a long-ago era.

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

This image shows what appears to be an ancient seal or coin, photographed against a black background with a measurement scale on the right side in centimeters. The artifact is oval-shaped and appears to be made of bronze or copper, given its dark greenish-brown patina typical of aged copper alloys. The surface shows detailed engravings or inscriptions, though they are somewhat worn and corroded with age. The artifact has a textured surface with what looks like writing or symbols arranged in multiple horizontal lines across its face. The object appears to be of archaeological or historical significance, likely used for administrative or official purposes in ancient times.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a coin with an inscription, accompanied by a ruler for scale.

  • The coin is circular and appears to be made of metal, likely bronze or copper.
    • The coin's surface is worn and weathered, indicating its age.
    • The coin features an inscription in Latin, which reads "ALEXANDRI" and "HONOR".
      • The inscription is written in a formal, cursive script.
      • The text is divided into two lines, with "ALEXANDRI" on the top line and "HONOR" on the bottom line.
  • The coin is placed on a black background, which helps to highlight its details.
    • A ruler is positioned to the right of the coin, providing a scale for measuring its size.
      • The ruler has markings in centimeters, ranging from 0 to 10 cm.
      • The coin is approximately 2-3 cm in diameter.
  • The overall appearance of the coin suggests that it is an ancient artifact, possibly from the Roman Empire or another ancient civilization.
    • The coin's design and inscription are consistent with coins from the Roman period.
    • The coin's condition and patina indicate that it has been handled and circulated over time.

In summary, the image presents a coin with an inscription, which is likely an ancient artifact from the Roman Empire or another civilization. The coin's design and inscription are consistent with coins from the Roman period, and its condition and patina suggest that it has been handled and circulated over time.

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

The image presents a coin with an inscription, accompanied by a ruler on the right side. The coin is circular and features a dark brown color with a rough texture. It has a raised edge around its circumference.

On the left side of the coin, there appears to be a figure wearing a robe or cloak, although the details are not clear due to the coin's condition. The right side of the coin displays an inscription in Greek, which reads "LEON ALEXANDER PROSBASIC HOMEOI." This translates to "Leon Alexander, prosbasileus (a high-ranking official) and homoios (equal or similar) in rank."

The ruler on the right side of the image is marked with centimeters, indicating that the coin measures approximately 2.5 cm in diameter. The background of the image is black, providing a clear contrast to the coin and allowing for easy viewing of its details.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows two ancient bronze coins, likely from the Byzantine era, placed on a black background. The coins have a greenish patina, indicating their age and exposure to the elements. The left coin features an image of two figures, possibly emperors, holding a cross and a globe, with some Greek inscriptions around the border. The right coin has Greek inscriptions that read "LEON" and "VALERIUS KONSTANTINOS," along with other text, indicating the name of the emperor and the mint where the coin was produced. The coins are positioned next to a ruler with centimeter markings, suggesting that they are being measured or studied.

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

The image shows two ancient coins, each with a different design on the front and back. The coins are placed on a black background with a ruler on the right side. The coin on the left has a design of two figures standing side by side, while the coin on the right has a design of a person standing in front of a building. The coins are old and have a worn appearance.

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 ancient, worn coin against a black background. The coin appears to be made of bronze or copper, judging by its color and corroded texture. A centimeter scale is visible on the right side of the image.

One side of the coin features two stylized figures, possibly rulers or deities, with inscriptions above and below them. The figures are simple in design, with square shoulders and rudimentary facial features.

The opposite side of the coin displays multiple lines of Greek text. The inscription appears to be in all uppercase letters and is divided into several rows. The text is somewhat worn and difficult to fully decipher, but it is likely a historical or commemorative message.

Overall, the image presents an ancient artifact in a way that emphasizes its age and historical significance.

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely made of bronze or a similar metal, as evidenced by its aged and weathered appearance. The coin is dark with patches of green oxidation, common in items exposed to the elements over long periods. The coin has a relatively circular shape but it is not perfectly smooth around the edges.

On the left side, the coin has a carved image that appears to depict two human figures standing side-by-side. They appear to be dressed in formal robes or tunics, and the figures have crude facial details and long straight lines on their shoulders. Above these figures is an inscription, which is a series of indecipherable symbols.

On the right side of the coin, the surface is covered by an inscription made of a series of block letters or characters. The inscriptions are arranged in columns. The coin is set against a dark background with a centimeter ruler for scale.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows both sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Byzantine Empire, based on the style and inscriptions.

Obverse (Left Side):

  • The coin features a depiction of a standing figure, possibly an emperor or a saint. The figure appears to be holding an object, which could be a cross or a scepter, indicative of authority or religious significance.
  • The figure is flanked by two smaller figures, which might be attendants or saints.
  • There is an inscription in Greek surrounding the figure, which is typical of Byzantine coinage.

Reverse (Right Side):

  • The reverse side contains an inscription in Greek, arranged in a cross pattern. The inscription reads "IC XC NIKA," which translates to "Jesus Christ Conquers." This phrase is commonly found on Byzantine coins.
  • The letters are arranged such that "IC XC" (abbreviation for Jesus Christ) is in the center, with "NIKA" (conquers) surrounding it.
  • There is also a scale on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin.

The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, given its dark patina and wear. The detailed imagery and inscriptions suggest it was minted during a period when Christianity was a significant part of the empire's identity.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely from the Roman Empire, given the style of the text and the design.

  • Obverse (front): The left side of the image displays the obverse of the coin. It features a large letter "A" in the center, surrounded by inscriptions. The text appears to be in Latin, with some parts of the inscription worn or unclear. The coin is somewhat corroded and has a greenish patina, indicating it is an artifact from an ancient period.

  • Reverse (back): The right side of the image shows the reverse of the coin. It has the inscription "AELIA ALEXIAE FOSTA AVG" along the top, which translates to "To Aelia Alexia Fosta, August." Below this, there are more inscriptions, but the lower part is partially visible. The text on this side is clearer and more legible than the obverse.

The coin appears to be a small artifact, possibly a billon or bronze coin, used in commerce during the Roman period. The presence of a woman's name, "Alexia," suggests it might have been minted for a specific individual or as a commemorative coin. The scale on the right side of the image indicates the size of the coin in centimeters.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin. The coin appears to be made of a dark metal, possibly bronze or a similar material, and shows signs of age and wear.

On the left side of the coin:

  • There are two figures standing side by side, facing forward. They appear to be holding a cross between them.
  • Above the figures, there is an inscription that is partially legible.
  • Below the figures, there is another inscription.

On the right side of the coin:

  • The text is arranged in a circular manner around the edge of the coin.
  • The text appears to be in an ancient script, possibly Latin or Greek.
  • There is a small cross at the center of the coin.

The coin is placed on a dark background, and there is a ruler on the right side of the image indicating the scale, suggesting the coin is approximately 2 cm in diameter.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm
VALEZAN
ALEON
ROMCONT

Google

SALCEAR OSTASIC cm
SALCEAR
OSTASIC
cm