Mexico 1874-1875 6 Centavos Documentary Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1874 · 6 Centavos

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle devouring a snake, surrounded by the denomination '6 CENTAVOS' and the country name 'MEXICO'. The text 'LEY DEL TIMBRE' is also prominent.

Issued between 1874 and 1875, this revenue stamp was used in Mexico to levy a 6 Centavos tax on various legal or commercial documents, a common method for governments to generate internal revenue during the 19th century.