Human Generated Data

Title

Half Tetarteron of Manuel I, Thessalonica

Date

1143-1152

People

Coin Constituent: Manuel I, Byzantine r. 1143 -1180

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation, 35.2005.215

Human Generated Data

Title

Half Tetarteron of Manuel I, Thessalonica

People

Coin Constituent: Manuel I, Byzantine r. 1143 -1180

Date

1143-1152

Classification

Coins

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation, 35.2005.215

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-25

Nature 96.8
Outdoors 96.8
Astronomy 96.8
Night 96.8
Outer Space 96.8
Space 96.8
Universe 96.8
Gemstone 91.6
Accessories 91.6
Jewelry 91.6
Accessory 91.6
Ornament 87
Mineral 68.9
Crystal 59.7
Turquoise 57.6
Agate 57.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-16

no person 99
jewelry 98.9
metalwork 98.5
quartz 98.2
gem 98
geology 97.9
precious 97.7
one 96
prehistoric 94.5
sculpture 93.6
side view 93.4
science 93.2
medicine 91.9
crystal 91.5
stone 91.3
invertebrate 91.2
nature 90.2
specimen 89.5
mine 88.4
iron 88

Imagga
created on 2022-06-25

planet 51.9
earth 40.2
globe 39.9
screw 37.3
space 34.9
sphere 33.1
moon 31.5
fastener 31
astronomy 27.4
global 27.3
world 25.7
black 25.3
science 24
universe 23.4
restraint 23.2
night 23.1
map 22.4
cosmos 19.5
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sky 17.2
stars 16
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cloud 15.5
land 14.9
continent 14.6
star 14.4
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money 13.6
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3d 13.2
ball 13
currency 12.6
china 12.3
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coin 11.4
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environment 10.7
mollusk 10.6
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system 10.5
design 10.2
cap 10.1
full 10.1
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outer 9.8
geography 9.6
sea 9.4
animal 9.3
finance 9.3
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telescope 8.9
crater 8.9
porcelain 8.7
coins 8.7
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cash 8.2
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shield 8.1
symbol 8.1
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astrology 7.9
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render 7.8
circle 7.7
atmosphere 7.7
old 7.7
machine 7.7
north 7.7
south 7.5
business 7.3
financial 7.1
life 7

Google
created on 2022-06-25

Artifact 83.9
Natural material 80.7
Font 79.3
Circle 72.5
Metal 70.1
Geology 69.6
Fashion accessory 67.5
Rock 65.6
Chemical substance 59.2
Nickel 54.2
Mineral 53.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-25

animal 86.6
invertebrate 81.7
dark 46.8
enamel 17.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Moon

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Moon 96.8%

Clarifai

Coin 92%

Clarifai

Coin 66.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-25

paintings art 99.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-25

a close up of an animal 38.9%
close up of an animal 33.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-06-13

a photograph of two ancient coins with a black background

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

two coins with the same design on them

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts two sides of an ancient coin against a black background. The coin appears to have an irregular circular to octagonal shape and shows signs of weathering, aging, and corrosion typical of old metal artifacts.

  • Left side: There are faint, worn details likely indicative of a human figure. It could represent a face or a bust, surrounded by other faded imprints. The surface is rough with patches of green corrosion (possibly from oxidized copper).

  • Right side: Contains visible but weathered script or symbols. It seems to include letters such as "M" and other markings within a circular border. The coin's metal has a reddish-brown tone, with green spots due to oxidation.

The markings and form suggest it might be a Byzantine-era bronze or copper coin.

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

The image shows two views of an ancient copper coin against a black background. The coin appears to be heavily corroded with a rough and uneven surface, exhibiting shades of green and brown patina.

The left view displays a worn bust of a figure, possibly a ruler or deity, though the details are difficult to distinguish due to the corrosion.

The right view features what appears to be Greek letters or symbols, including what could be a capital lambda (Λ) and mu (Μ), along with several other unclear marks. The overall shape of the coin is irregular and roughly circular, suggesting it may be hand-cut.

There is a scale on the right side of the image, labeled in centimeters, indicating the coin is relatively small.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows two ancient bronze coins or tokens. They appear to be irregularly shaped, with a greenish-brown patina indicating they are quite old. One coin has a partially visible design or symbol on it, while the other coin has a more distinct symbol or image that resembles a cross or an X shape. The coins are displayed against a black background, which helps to highlight their aged and weathered appearance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This image shows what appears to be an ancient coin or medallion photographed against a black background. The object has a weathered, corroded surface with various shades of green patina (verdigris) and reddish-brown coloring typical of aged copper or bronze. The surface appears quite worn and textured, showing signs of significant aging and oxidation. On the right side of the image, there's a measurement scale marked in centimeters. The artifact seems to be oval or circular in shape and appears to be photographed in a professional or archaeological documentation style.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient coin, showcasing its intricate details and features.

Coin Description:

  • The coin is depicted in a top-down view, with its front and back sides visible.
  • The coin's shape is irregular, with a flat top and bottom and curved sides.
  • The coin's surface is weathered and worn, with visible signs of aging and use.
  • The coin's color is a muted greenish-brown hue, with darker brown spots and patches scattered throughout.

Front Side:

  • The front side of the coin features a large letter "M" in the center, surrounded by smaller letters and symbols.
  • The letter "M" is rendered in a bold, stylized font, with curved lines and flourishes.
  • The surrounding letters and symbols are smaller and more intricate, with a mix of curved and straight lines.

Back Side:

  • The back side of the coin features a series of lines and symbols, arranged in a circular pattern.
  • The lines are thin and evenly spaced, with a subtle gradient of color that suggests a slight curvature.
  • The symbols are small and intricate, with a mix of curved and straight lines.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a solid black color, which helps to highlight the coin's details and features.
  • A ruler or measuring scale is visible on the right side of the image, with markings in centimeters (cm).
  • The ruler is used to provide a sense of scale and proportion for the coin, allowing the viewer to appreciate its size and dimensions.

Overall:

  • The image presents a detailed and informative view of the ancient coin, showcasing its unique features and characteristics.
  • The use of a black background and a ruler or measuring scale helps to enhance the coin's appearance and provide a sense of context and scale.
  • The image is likely intended for educational or research purposes, providing a valuable resource for historians, archaeologists, and numismatists.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image depicts two ancient coins, likely from the Byzantine Empire, with a ruler on the right side for scale. The coins are made of bronze and have a greenish patina, indicating they are quite old.

Coin 1 (Left):

  • The coin on the left has an irregular shape, with a rough edge.
  • It features a cross in the center, surrounded by illegible text.
  • The text is written in Greek, but it's difficult to decipher due to the wear and tear on the coin.

Coin 2 (Right):

  • The coin on the right also has an irregular shape, with a rough edge.
  • It features a cross in the center, surrounded by illegible text.
  • The text is written in Greek, but it's difficult to decipher due to the wear and tear on the coin.

Ruler:

  • The ruler on the right side of the image is marked in centimeters, with each line representing 1 cm.
  • The ruler helps to give an idea of the size of the coins.

Background:

  • The background of the image is black, which helps to highlight the details of the coins.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of two ancient coins, likely from the Byzantine Empire. The coins are made of bronze and have a greenish patina, indicating they are quite old. The text on the coins is written in Greek, but it's difficult to decipher due to the wear and tear on the coins. The ruler on the right side of the image helps to give an idea of the size of the coins.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows two ancient coins displayed on a black background. The coins appear to be made of copper or bronze, with a greenish-brown patina. The coin on the left has a slightly irregular shape, while the coin on the right has a more regular octagonal shape. The coin on the right has an inscription in the center, which appears to be a symbol or logo. The coin on the left has some faint inscriptions or markings on its surface. The coins are placed next to a ruler with markings, indicating their size.

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

The image shows two ancient coins, both of which are hexagonal in shape. The coin on the left is greenish-brown in color and has some inscriptions on it, while the coin on the right is reddish-brown in color and also has some inscriptions on it. The coins appear to be old and worn out, and they are placed on a black background. There is a ruler on the right side of the image, which is used to measure the size of the coins.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows two sides of an old, hexagon-shaped coin with corroded or tarnished surfaces, placed side by side on a black background. To the right of the coin is a measuring scale.

One side of the coin is a green and dark brown color, with a worn and indistinct design. The details are difficult to discern due to the coin's condition.

The other side of the coin is a mix of green, dark brown, and red, and bears a more distinct, though still worn, design. There appear to be symbols etched into the surface.

The coin's shape suggests it may have been hammered rather than machine-made, contributing to its irregular shape.
The condition of the coin and the scale suggest the photo is for cataloging or documenting an artifact.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image displays two ancient bronze coins, each with a unique design. Both coins have a worn, octagonal shape. The coins are placed against a black background, and a ruler with centimeter markings is located on the right side of the image.

The coin on the left side shows a surface with significant wear and an illegible design. The coin on the right side has a more defined design consisting of a central symbol with three lines, possibly representing a letter or a religious symbol. The overall color of both coins is a mix of bronze, brown, and green, indicative of oxidation and aging.

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 made of bronze or copper, given the greenish patina that has developed over time. The coin appears to be octagonal in shape.

  1. Left Side (Obverse):

    • The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of a person facing right. The details of the portrait are somewhat worn, but it appears to be a bust with a head covering or crown.
    • There are some inscriptions around the portrait, but they are not entirely clear due to the wear and patina.
  2. Right Side (Reverse):

    • The reverse side of the coin displays what seems to be a monogram or symbol, possibly representing a ruler's name or a religious symbol.
    • The inscription and symbol are also somewhat worn and partially obscured by the patina.
  3. Scale:

    • There is a scale on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin. The scale shows that the coin is approximately 2 cm in diameter.

The coin's condition suggests it is quite old, likely from an ancient civilization. The specific details of the inscriptions and symbols could provide more information about its origin and historical context if they were clearer.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

The image shows two ancient coins placed side by side against a black background. The coins appear to be of a similar size and shape, both slightly irregular and octagonal in form. They exhibit a patina, indicating they are likely corroded or aged, with visible green and brown discolorations.

The coin on the left has a much clearer and more defined design. It features a profile image, possibly of a human figure, oriented to the right. The details of the face and hair are quite pronounced, and the coin has a weathered appearance with some chipping around the edges.

The coin on the right is less distinct, with the image being more abstract and less defined. It has some markings or inscriptions, but they are not easily readable due to the wear and weathering. The green and brown patina is more pronounced here, making the details less clear.

To the right of the coins, there is a vertical line with evenly spaced horizontal lines, which could be a ruler or a scale. Below this, the text "cm" is visible, suggesting that the line is a centimeter scale. This helps in estimating the size of the coins.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin, likely made of bronze or a similar metal, with signs of oxidation and patina, suggesting its age and historical significance. The coin is irregularly shaped, possibly indicating it was hand-struck. The left side of the coin appears to have a design that might represent a figure or an animal, though it is quite worn and difficult to discern clearly. The right side of the coin features some inscriptions or symbols, which are also somewhat unclear due to the wear and oxidation. A scale in centimeters is provided on the right side of the image, indicating the size of the coin. The background is black, which helps to highlight the coin's details.

Text analysis

Amazon

cm
M
T

Google

cm