Mexican 1874-75 Documentary Revenue Stamp, Miguel Hidalgo

Mexico · 1874 · 25 centavos

The stamp features a central portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, framed by an ornate border. 'MEXICO' is inscribed at the top and '25 CENTAVOS' at the bottom.

This is a revenue stamp, used for taxation on documents and transactions in Mexico during the mid-1870s. The depiction of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla honors a pivotal figure in the Mexican War of Independence.