Human Generated Data

Title

Follis of Justinian I, Carthage

Date

540-541

People

Coin Constituent: Justinian I, Byzantine r. c. 527 - 565 CE

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation, 35.2005.38

Human Generated Data

Title

Follis of Justinian I, Carthage

People

Coin Constituent: Justinian I, Byzantine r. c. 527 - 565 CE

Date

540-541

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation, 35.2005.38

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-25

Coin 79.2
Money 79.2
Soil 68.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-17

no person 99.6
metalwork 98.9
sculpture 98.7
ancient 98.5
one 98.3
prehistoric 95.1
science 92.7
isolate 91.5
paleontology 91.3
round out 90.4
invertebrate 90.2
two 89.9
nature 89.4
people 88.5
old 88.1
retro 88
archaeology 87.9
copper 87.2
wealth 87
art 86.2

Imagga
created on 2022-06-25

ceramic ware 49.7
earthenware 38
currency 35.9
money 35.8
coin 35.3
buckle 33.7
utensil 32.5
finance 28.7
banking 27.6
fastener 27.1
cash 26.6
coins 26.1
china 24.8
bank 24.2
gold 21.4
restraint 20.4
porcelain 20.3
majolica 19.9
object 19.8
wealth 18.9
old 18.8
close 17.7
black 17.4
pay 17.3
collection 17.1
metal 16.1
financial 16
shiny 15
pottery 14.6
economy 13.9
device 13.4
antique 13.3
silver 13.3
art 12.9
container 12.6
decoration 12.4
shield 12.4
retro 12.3
historical 12.2
design 11.9
numismatics 11.9
collect 11.8
business 11.5
symbol 10.8
one 10.5
commerce 10.3
savings 10.3
closeup 10.1
investment 10.1
ancient 9.5
golden 9.5
armor 9.1
monetary 8.8
round 8.6
exchange 8.6
vintage 8.3
ruble 7.9
bowl 7.9
cup 7.8
circle 7.7
pound 7.7
change 7.7
protective covering 7.6
dollar 7.4
tradition 7.4
celebrate 7.2
history 7.2
icon 7.1
market 7.1
glass 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-25

Head 97.3
Artifact 86.4
Coin 85.2
Currency 83.6
Money 81.1
Nickel 77.5
Circle 75.7
Metal 69.6
Font 67.9
History 66.5
Ancient history 65.9
Antique 62.4
Bronze 58.6
Lead 54.6
Rock 53.4

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-25

invertebrate 96.6
animal 94.3
coin 90.5
silver 75.1
bronze 70.4
currency 70.1
money 63.9
cash 58.4
nickel 54
mineral 53.4

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-25

a close up of a coin 74.6%
close up of a coin 70.3%
a coin on a table 45.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-06-13

a photograph of a close up of a coin with a man on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an ancient coin, possibly of Byzantine origin, shown from both sides.

  • Left side (obverse): The obverse features what appears to be a faint depiction of a figure, possibly an emperor or religious figure, wearing robes and a crown or halo. The details are heavily worn, making the image hard to discern with precision. Traces of inscriptions surround the figure along the edge of the coin.

  • Right side (reverse): The reverse features a large letter "M," which is characteristic of Byzantine copper coins, particularly the follis denomination. Above the "M" is a cross, and surrounding it, additional symbols and inscriptions can be faintly seen. At the bottom, the word "CAR" is visible, possibly indicating Carthage as the mint location.

The coin has a weathered bronze appearance with signs of corrosion and wear due to age. On the right side of the image is a scale in centimeters for reference.

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

The image displays an ancient coin with two sides shown. The coin appears to be very corroded and worn, indicative of its age. On the left side of the image, one face of the coin features the faint image of a person or bust, possibly an emperor or notable figure, though the details are not easily discernible due to the wear on the coin. On the right side of the image, the other face of the coin prominently displays a large "M" in the center, surrounded by other symbols or letters that are also worn. The overall color of the coin is dark brown or bronze, suggestive of metal corrosion over time. The scale on the right of the image indicates the size of the coin, measured in centimeters. This coin likely originates from an ancient civilization, perhaps Byzantine given the style and design elements.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image presents a coin with a ruler in the background, showcasing the coin's dimensions and details.

  • The coin is circular and made of metal, likely bronze or copper, given its dark brown color and rough texture.
    • The coin has a scalloped edge, indicating it may be an ancient coin.
    • The surface of the coin features various markings and inscriptions, including a large letter "M" in the center.
    • The coin also displays a figure on the left side, possibly a person or an animal, surrounded by additional markings and symbols.
  • The ruler in the background provides a scale for measuring the coin's size.
    • The ruler has centimeter markings, ranging from 0 to 30 cm.
    • The coin is positioned near the center of the ruler, with its edge aligned with the 2 cm mark.

In summary, the image presents a coin with a unique design and markings, accompanied by a ruler to provide context for its size. The coin's circular shape, scalloped edge, and metal composition suggest it may be an ancient artifact. The figure on the left side and the large letter "M" in the center add to the coin's visual interest, while the ruler in the background helps to establish its scale.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image features two ancient coins, one on the left and one on the right, set against a black background. The coin on the left is partially obscured by a dark patina, making it difficult to discern any details. In contrast, the coin on the right is more visible, with a large "M" in the center and additional markings around the edge.

A ruler is positioned vertically along the right side of the image, providing a scale for measuring the coins. The ruler is marked with centimeters, allowing for precise measurement. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it may be used for educational or research purposes, perhaps to study the history and design of ancient coins.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows two ancient coins, possibly made of bronze, displayed on a black background. The coins have a circular shape with a diameter of approximately 2.5 centimeters. The coin on the left features an image of a person with a crown, possibly a ruler or a deity, with some text and symbols around it. The coin on the right has a large letter "M" in the center, surrounded by some other text and symbols. The coins appear to be worn and corroded, indicating their age and historical significance.

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

The image shows two ancient coins placed on a black background. The coin on the left has a circular shape with a portrait of a person in the center, possibly a Roman emperor. The coin on the right has a circular shape with the letter "M" in the center, possibly representing the name of a city or region. Both coins have a worn and aged appearance, with some areas showing signs of wear and tear.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two faces of a weathered and corroded bronze coin resting on a black background. To the right of the coins is a white scale in centimeters and millimeters.

The coin on the left shows a bust profile. The figure is wearing a headdress and robe, although the details are obscured due to corrosion. The coin on the right shows a large, engraved "M" in the center. The letters "ANNO" are shown vertically to the left of the "M," and the letters "CAR" are shown at the base of the "M." A cross or star design is shown to the top of the "M." The lettered and symbol details are obscured due to corrosion.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of an ancient, likely Roman or Byzantine, coin, placed against a stark black background. The coin has clearly aged and shows signs of wear, with a dark, weathered appearance.

  • Left side (Obverse): This side depicts a portrait of a person, likely a ruler or emperor. The face appears to be in profile, though the details are obscured by the age and wear of the coin. The portrait is framed within the round shape of the coin, and some detail is visible, such as the person's hairstyle and clothing.

  • Right side (Reverse): This side features a large letter "M", with some additional letters and possibly symbols. Above the "M" there is a cross, on either side of it are crosses. The lettering is likely an inscription, giving information about the coin's value, mint, or the ruler it commemorates.

The coins are positioned against a black backdrop. The presence of a ruler, marked in centimeters, placed vertically along the right side of the image. This indicates the relative size of the coins and the accuracy of the scan. The condition of the coin suggests that it is an old coin and most likely, it is made of copper.

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 Roman origin, given the style and inscriptions.

Obverse (Left Side):

  • The obverse features a portrait of a person facing right. The individual appears to be wearing a helmet or crown, suggesting they may be a ruler or deity.
  • The details of the face and attire are somewhat worn, but the features are still discernible.
  • There are inscriptions around the edge, but they are partially worn and difficult to read completely.

Reverse (Right Side):

  • The reverse side of the coin displays a large letter "M" in the center, which is a common symbol on Roman coins, often representing a mint mark or a denomination.
  • Surrounding the "M" are additional inscriptions, which are also partially worn. The visible letters include "A" and "R," which might be part of a longer word or phrase.
  • The design and lettering suggest this could be a Roman coin from the imperial period.

The coin appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, given its color and patina. The wear and tear indicate it has been in circulation or buried for a significant period. The scale on the right side of the image provides a sense of the coin's size, which is relatively small, typical of ancient coinage.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm

Google

AR cm
AR
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