Mexico 1877 National Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1877 · 45 centavos

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake, encircled by text including 'TIMBRE NACIONAL', 'MEXICO', the year 1877, and 'CUARENTA Y CINCO CENTAVOS'.

Issued in 1877, this revenue stamp was used for taxation on legal and commercial documents, reflecting Mexico's internal revenue collection system during the late 19th century.