Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus Collection

Cover of "Facta et dicta memorabilia", 1471. Creator: Unknown. Cover of "Facta et dicta
Cover of "Facta et dicta memorabilia", 1471. Medallion portraits of Roman emperors. Red and gold decorative book cover, made in the 18th century

Burrhus, Nero's Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord, 1816. Creator: Otto Wallgren
Burrhus, Nero's Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord, 1816

Grottesco with the Tomb of Nero, 1747. Creator: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Grottesco with the Tomb of Nero, 1747

Portrait of Édouard de Max (1869-1924), member of the Comédie-Française, in the role of Nero, 1920
Portrait of Edouard de Max (1869-1924), member of the Comedie-Francaise, in the role of Nero, 1920

Saints Peter and Paul Disputing with Simon Magus before Nero (recto); Five Scenes from the Story of Moses (verso), c. 1580

Head of Nero in the British Museum, n.d. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Head of Nero in the British Museum, n.d

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Nero Claudius Drusus, 41-45, issued by Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Nero)

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 65. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 65

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 37-38. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 37-38

As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 39-41. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 39-41

As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 50-54. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 50-54

Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 66-67. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 66-67

Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 67-68. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 67-68

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, December 67-December 68, issued by Nero

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-69. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-69

Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68

Justitia (Justice) from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525 / 32. Creators: Unknown
Justitia (Justice) from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525/32. Presumably after a design by Bernard van Orley. Top left corner and center of lower section possibly produced at the workshop of Pieter van

Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 63. Creator: Unknown
Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 63

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 64-65. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 64-65

Plate 6: Nero with his head turned slightly to the right, from The Twelve Caesars, 1610-40

Tomb of Nero, 1551. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Nero, 1551

The Tomb of Nero, from the Grotteschi (Grotesques), ca. 1748

Design for a Dish with Portraits of the Roman Emperors Nero, Galba, and Caligula, ca. 1588

Plate 6: Emperor Nero on Horseback, from The First Twelve Roman Caesars, after Tempesta, 1610-50

Vue des debris des bains de Neron from Differentes vues dessined apres nature
Vue des debris des bains de Neron from Differentes vues dessine d apres nature... dans les environs de Rome et de Naples, 18th century

Plate 6: equestrian statue of Nero, seen from behind, the Great Fire of Rome in the background, from Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca. 1587-89

Left Third of a Martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. 1508-ca. 1550. Creator: Unknown
Left Third of a Martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. 1508-ca. 1550. After Antonio da Trento. After Parmigianino

Ceiling decoration in Neros Domus Aurea, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Ceiling decoration in Neros Domus Aurea, Rome, Italy, (1928). 3rd Quarter of 1st Century A.D...Part view of the ceiling of a passage in the Golden House of Nero (54-68 A.D)

Nerva, (30-98 AD), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Nerva, (30-98 AD), 1830. Nerva (30-98 AD) became Roman emperor when aged almost 66, from 96 to 98 AD after a lifetime of imperial service under Nero and the rulers of the Flavian dynasty

Seneca, (c4 BC-AD 65), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Seneca, (c4 BC-AD 65), 1830. Seneca the Younger (c4 BC-AD 65) Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist and satirist exiled to Corsica by emperor Claudius in AD 41

Completed in 1893, the Corinth Canal, 1937
Begun in A.D. by the Roman Emperor Nero but not completed until 1893, the Corinth Canal considerably shortened communications in the Mediterranean

Roma - Imaginary reconstruction of the Colosseum, 1910. Colosseum of the Meta Sudans, with Colossal bronze Statue of Nero. From Cento Vedute Classiche di Roma. [Enrico Verdesi, Rome, 1910]

Poppee - Femme De Neron, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres Femmes
Poppee - Femme De Neron, 1403, (1939). Poppaea Sabina (AD 30 - AD 65) known as Poppaea Sabina the Younger (to differentiate her from her mother) and, after AD 63

Portrait of a man holding a coin of the Emperor Nero, 1474. Artist: Hans Memling
Portrait of a man holding a coin of the Emperor Nero, 1474. Painting held at the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd

Nero and Poppaea, 1479 (1964). Poppaea Sabina was the wife of the Roman Emperor Nero. From Anton Sorgs edition of Giovanni Boccaccio s, De Mulieribus Claris (On Famous Women), Ulm, 1479

Nero, as a Boy, Roman Emperor, (54-68), c1st century. Nero, (37 AD-68 AD) was the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty

Copper alloy statuette of Nero in the guise of Alexander the Great, Roman Britain, 1st century AD. Found at Barking Hall, Barking, Suffolk, England. From the British Museums collection

Painting showing the martyrdom of St Peter and St Paul, 14th century Artist: Master Bertram of Hamburg
Painting showing the Second Horseman, and the martyrdom of St Peter (died- 67 AD) and St Paul (died - 67 AD) by the Roman emperor Nero (15 December 37 ? 9 June 68)

Roman coins of Nero, 1st century
Roman coins of Nero, showing on the left the temple of Janus with closed doors as a symbol of peace. On the right is the Arch of Nero built to celebrate his Persian victories, 1st century

Marble bust of Nero, Roman, c54. Artist: Nero
Marble bust of Nero, Roman, c54

Tomb of Nero, plate 7 from the Ruins of Rome, published December 6, 1796

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Nero, from The Twelve Caesars, ca. 1500-1534. ca
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Nero, from The Twelve Caesars, ca. 1500-1534

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Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, also known as Nero, was a prominent figure in ancient Roman history. His reign was marked by both grand achievements and controversial actions that left a lasting impact on the empire. One of the most infamous events associated with Nero is the Burning of Christians at Rome. In 64 AD, a devastating fire engulfed the city, and rumors circulated that Nero himself had ordered it to clear space for his ambitious building projects. To divert blame from himself, he targeted Christians as scapegoats and unleashed a wave of persecution against them. Despite this dark episode, coins from that era depict Nero in various forms. An aureus coin issued by Claudius portrays him during his early years as emperor (41-45 AD), showcasing his youthful visage and regal attire. Another sestertius coin portrays Emperor Nero in 65 AD, displaying his distinctive features alongside intricate details. Not only did coins commemorate Nero's rule but they also depicted other influential figures like Germanicus. Coins portraying Germanicus were minted multiple times throughout different periods (37-38 AD; 39-41 AD; 50-54 AD). These coins showcased Germanicus' noble appearance and served as a testament to his importance within Roman society. As time went on, more coins featuring Emperor Nero emerged - some created by unknown artists - reflecting different stages of his reign (66-67 AD; 67-68 AD). An aureus coin issued directly by Nero himself captures an image of him during December 67 to December 68 – highlighting the power he held over currency production. Overall, these numismatic artifacts provide glimpses into the life and legacy of one of Rome's most controversial emperors. From Neros Torches symbolizing persecution to numerous depictions on ancient coins portraying both him and influential figures like Germanicus – each piece tells its own story about this complex ruler who left an indelible mark on history.