Mexico 1856 Hidalgo Issue

Mexico · 1856 · ½ real

This stamp features a portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a key figure in Mexico's War of Independence. As the first adhesive postage stamp issued by Mexico, it is a classic and historically significant issue. The design is simple, focusing on the portrait within an oval frame, with the denomination and country name inscribed.

Issued in 1856, this stamp marks Mexico's entry into the global postal system using adhesive stamps. The choice of Hidalgo for the first issue reflects the strong national identity forged after the country's independence from Spain.