Mexico 1877 Documentary Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1877 · 50 centavos

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle devouring a snake, within a circular frame. It is surrounded by the denomination '50 CENTAVOS' and the country name 'MEXICO', all enclosed in an ornate rectangular border.

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 a period of national development and political consolidation.