Mexico 1877 Documentary Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1877 · 50 Centavos

This revenue stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, depicting an eagle on a cactus devouring a snake, encircled by the text 'LEY DEL TIMBRE' and 'MEXICO'. The denomination '50 CENTAVOS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Revenue stamps like this were used in Mexico to collect taxes on legal documents and transactions, funding government operations in the late 19th century. This specific issue reflects the post-Restored Republic era, following the defeat of the Second Mexican Empire.