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Baldovino Ciocchi del Monte (1485-1556), brother of Julius III. Undated medal. Obv. BALDVINVS DE MO

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Baldovino Ciocchi del Monte (1485-1556), brother of Julius III.  Undated medal. Obv. BALDVINVS DE MO
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Baldovino Ciocchi del Monte (1485-1556), brother of Julius III. Undated medal. Obv. BALDVINVS DE MONTE COMES. Bearded bust right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA CHRIST. Standing female figure of Providence holding scepter and rudder with globe before her. Arm. I, 102, 21. Attwood pag. 57. AE. mm. 36.00 Opus: Giovanni Cavino. RRR. VF-Fine. Baldovino Ciocchi del Monte, Signore of Camerino, Count of Montesansovino, Governor of Spoleto (1550). He is best remembered for adopting and giving his name to the 14 years old Innocenzo Ciocchi del Monte (1532-1577), who was his brother Julius’s homosexual lover. Medaglie e Placchette. Arm. I, 102, 21. Attwood pag. 57. AE. mm. 36.00 Inc. Giovanni Cavino. RRR. BB-MB.