Back to Catalog
rarepre-1900
Mexico 1856 Hidalgo Medio Real
Mexico · 1856 · ½ Real
A blue stamp featuring a portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, with a district overprint. It is part of Mexico's first engraved issue.
Issued in 1856, this stamp is a significant piece of Mexican postal history, being the country's first definitive issue. The portrait honors Miguel Hidalgo, a national hero, and the district overprint was a security measure.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott1
Image: Mexico Post · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2,325Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,395Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$775Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$387Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$155Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
