Mexico 1877 Documentary Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1877 · 45 Centavos

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, depicting an eagle perched on a nopal cactus devouring a snake, encircled by the text 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA' and 'TIMBRE DE LA NACION'. The denomination '45 CENTAVOS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued in 1877, this revenue stamp was used in Mexico to levy taxes on legal documents and transactions, reflecting the government's need for internal revenue during the early years of the restored Republic.