@Onastone said:
This dollar came out simplified and smaller...and the Meta AI does not understand letters as meaning anything, just random designs- like the signatures, just squiggly designs.
Running it a few times through Gemini/Nanobanana and ChatGPC fixed most of the words
Artificial Intelligence? It understands fiat money for sure !
I ran this coin through ChatGPT and then Gemini/Nanobanana using the same prompt of “Transform the woman on this coin into an oil painting depicting a live woman” with no further refinement, just as a comparison.
Here’s the coin
Here’s what ChatGPT came up with
Here’s what Gemini/Nanobanana came up with
@Onastone said:
This dollar came out simplified and smaller...and the Meta AI does not understand letters as meaning anything, just random designs- like the signatures, just squiggly designs.
Running it a few times through Gemini/Nanobanana and ChatGPC fixed most of the words
Nice attempt, a few additions, a seal, a serial #, all shortened of course on this smaller dollar!!!! Gemini and ChatGPC seem to be a little more intelligent than Meta AI. Now I wonder if AI will actually be producing artwork for coinage and notes in the future.
This is a 1918 Lincoln cent, often called a Wheat Penny.
🔎 What’s on the coin?
The portrait is Abraham Lincoln (16th U.S. President).
The inscription reads:
“IN GOD WE TRUST”
“LIBERTY”
“1918”
“UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”
🪙 Coin Type
Series: Lincoln Wheat cent
Years minted: 1909–1958
Designer: Victor David Brenner
Composition (1918): 95% copper, 5% tin & zinc
Diameter: 19 mm
💰 Value (General Range)
Condition makes a big difference:
Circulated: typically $0.20 – $5
Uncirculated: $20+
Rare mint errors or high-grade examples: much higher
To determine value more precisely, I’d need to see:
The reverse side (mint mark location)
Overall condition (wear, scratches, shine)
Whether there’s a mint mark (“D” or “S”) under the date
If you'd like, upload the back side and I can narrow it down further.
I said......................................
Not a wheat penny, but a medal
You're absolutely right — this is not a standard Lincoln Wheat cent.
Although it uses the same obverse design (portrait of Abraham Lincoln and similar inscriptions), this piece is actually a Lincoln commemorative medal styled after a 1918 cent.
How we can tell it’s a medal:
The inscription reads “GENERAL OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS” — that wording does not appear on any official U.S. cent.
Official Lincoln Wheat cent coins say “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” across the top.
Medals often replicate coin designs but modify inscriptions for commemorative or novelty purposes.
What it likely is:
This appears to be a privately issued commemorative medal honoring Lincoln’s connection to Illinois. These were often produced for:
Historical commemorations
Souvenir pieces
Collector medals
Civil War–themed memorabilia
Next step to identify it properly:
To narrow it down:
Show the reverse (back) side
Measure the diameter
Check if it’s magnetic
Look for a maker’s mark or hallmark
Some Lincoln-themed medals can be collectible, but value depends heavily on:
Manufacturer
Metal (bronze, silver, plated base metal, etc.)
Condition
Historical context
If you upload the reverse, I can help identify the exact type and give a better estimate.
I fixed both the ChatGPT and the Gemini images. Not sure what I’m going to do with them, but I thought it was interesting to compare the 2 AI’s starting with the same prompts. Which one do you like better now? The one on the right is ChatGPT
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Artificial Intelligence? It understands fiat money for sure !
Kudos to all the techno artists !! Very cool !
I ran this coin through ChatGPT and then Gemini/Nanobanana using the same prompt of “Transform the woman on this coin into an oil painting depicting a live woman” with no further refinement, just as a comparison.
Here’s the coin
Here’s what ChatGPT came up with
Here’s what Gemini/Nanobanana came up with
Which do you like better as a starting image?
Mr_Spud
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@MrSpud
Yep - 2, even though LIBERTY is spelled wrong. #1 has the body in the wrong position!
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Hmmmm….probably wouldn’t go with the elf ears, but it is a nice coin in this medium!
Going back and using @Mr Spuds picture of the Silver 3¢ piece.....
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Reminded me of a spaceship that would be in a Star Trek Voyager scene........
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"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Nice attempt, a few additions, a seal, a serial #, all shortened of course on this smaller dollar!!!! Gemini and ChatGPC seem to be a little more intelligent than Meta AI. Now I wonder if AI will actually be producing artwork for coinage and notes in the future.
.> @Steven59 said:
And when she's flying an A-10 Warthog, her call sign is "LIBRRRTY"
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
Well, this IKE is really reimagined! And it left out LIBERTY. The date is huge, (for those needing larger type)
. And the mintmark, Mega-sized!!!!!
No problem telling where it was minted though ...........
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
1973 $1 Ike converted to the St Gaudens Ultra High Relief design.
edited to add: Added motto like on the 2009 UHR.
Britannia revisited................
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"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Mr_Spud
Captain, I’ve never seen such a powerful shield, we can’t penetrate it even with full power
It’s like it’s absorbing our photon beam and directing it back at us
Mr_Spud
@Steven59 That’s great 👍🏼
Mr_Spud
Release the Krakken!
Great animations @MrSpud!
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Wow! The First Crossover coin!! Cool.
How about a blast white 1873 Trade Dollar graded MS62.
I asked for 'full of Mint luster' and here's what I got.....MS70 anyone?
pattern trade dollar struck in aluminum
Good observation.
What do you want to see from AI?
Is that a token?.....it's very cool.
try a life-like human bust
I like those parameters.............not sure this is what you were expecting.
I was expecting more like this...............
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
It takes a little longer to make images out of the normal..........
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
oh. i thought it would make one naturally it's what comes to my mind when seeing the real thing
don't tell ai it's lincoln
This is what I got back from ChatGPT.............
This is a 1918 Lincoln cent, often called a Wheat Penny.
🔎 What’s on the coin?
The portrait is Abraham Lincoln (16th U.S. President).
The inscription reads:
“IN GOD WE TRUST”
“LIBERTY”
“1918”
“UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”
🪙 Coin Type
Series: Lincoln Wheat cent
Years minted: 1909–1958
Designer: Victor David Brenner
Composition (1918): 95% copper, 5% tin & zinc
Diameter: 19 mm
💰 Value (General Range)
Condition makes a big difference:
Circulated: typically $0.20 – $5
Uncirculated: $20+
Rare mint errors or high-grade examples: much higher
To determine value more precisely, I’d need to see:
The reverse side (mint mark location)
Overall condition (wear, scratches, shine)
Whether there’s a mint mark (“D” or “S”) under the date
If you'd like, upload the back side and I can narrow it down further.
I said......................................
Not a wheat penny, but a medal
You're absolutely right — this is not a standard Lincoln Wheat cent.
Although it uses the same obverse design (portrait of Abraham Lincoln and similar inscriptions), this piece is actually a Lincoln commemorative medal styled after a 1918 cent.
How we can tell it’s a medal:
The inscription reads “GENERAL OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS” — that wording does not appear on any official U.S. cent.
Official Lincoln Wheat cent coins say “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” across the top.
Medals often replicate coin designs but modify inscriptions for commemorative or novelty purposes.
What it likely is:
This appears to be a privately issued commemorative medal honoring Lincoln’s connection to Illinois. These were often produced for:
Historical commemorations
Souvenir pieces
Collector medals
Civil War–themed memorabilia
Next step to identify it properly:
To narrow it down:
Show the reverse (back) side
Measure the diameter
Check if it’s magnetic
Look for a maker’s mark or hallmark
Some Lincoln-themed medals can be collectible, but value depends heavily on:
Manufacturer
Metal (bronze, silver, plated base metal, etc.)
Condition
Historical context
If you upload the reverse, I can help identify the exact type and give a better estimate.
lol
it's a classic commemorative half dollar
ai makes mistakes
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So much for that............just pulling the image off of the coin it knew it was Lincoln.........
"Lincoln coin engraving portrait close-up"
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
what's the ai life-like image of it?
perhaps it will be another DD?
As do I, I forgot that was a classic Commem.
it's more fun when you don't tell ai.
interesting that ai let yo correct it then ran with it. it didn't correct you back. ai has flaws
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This is the image from the prompt: "Make image full bodied and life like"...........
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AI: "Image created Abraham Lincoln in 19th-century attire"
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
great rendition!
can it do the whole thing?
@MsMorrisine
Here's just a little "funning" with the Lincoln coin..........
When you start adding your own ideas that's when it takes longer for AI to create what is in your mind........
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"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
winner!
I fixed both the ChatGPT and the Gemini images. Not sure what I’m going to do with them, but I thought it was interesting to compare the 2 AI’s starting with the same prompts. Which one do you like better now? The one on the right is ChatGPT
Mr_Spud
chatgpt on physical representation, gemini on colors
Which one do you like better?
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How bout we let them decide - winner takes all!
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"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
small feet
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"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"