Mexico 1872 Hidalgo Issue, 6 Centavos Black on Brown

Mexico · 1872 · 6c (Centavos)

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a key figure in Mexico's War of Independence, often called the 'Father of the Nation'. The design is simple, focusing on the bust of Hidalgo within an oval frame, with the denomination and country name inscribed. This issue is known for its various printings and the overprints indicating the postal district.

Issued during the Presidency of Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, this stamp series replaced the previous 'Juarez' issue and continued the tradition of honoring national heroes on postage.