Mexico 1876 10 Centavos Tlaxcala Documentary Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1876 · 10 Centavos

The stamp features a central ornate design, possibly an eagle or coat of arms, surrounded by scrollwork. It is inscribed with 'DIEZ CENTAVOS', 'MEXICO', '1876', and 'TLAXCALA', indicating its origin and denomination.

Issued in 1876, this revenue stamp was part of Mexico's system for collecting taxes on legal documents and transactions. It provides insight into the financial and administrative practices of the Mexican government in the late 19th century.