Mexico 1856 Hidalgo 1 Real

Mexico · 1856 · 1 Real

The stamp features a central portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a leader of the Mexican War of Independence, facing left within an oval frame. The country name 'MEXICO' is at the top, and the denomination 'UN REAL' is at the bottom.

This stamp is part of Mexico's early definitive issues, honoring Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a pivotal figure in the Mexican War of Independence. It represents the young nation's assertion of sovereignty and national identity through its postal system.