Mexico 1877 Documentary Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1877 · 38 centavos

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, depicting an eagle devouring a snake while perched on a nopal cactus. It is inscribed with 'MEXICO' at the top, '38 CENTAVOS' at the bottom, and 'TIMBRE DE RENTA' on the sides.

Issued in 1877, this revenue stamp was used in Mexico to levy taxes on legal documents, transactions, or specific goods, reflecting the government's need for internal revenue.