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uncommonpre-1900
Mexico 1878 Revenue Stamp - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Mexico · 1878 · 50 centavos
The stamp features a central portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla within an ornate oval frame. The country name 'MEXICO' is at the top, and the denomination '50 CENTAVOS' is at the bottom.
This revenue stamp from 1878 features Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a pivotal leader of the Mexican War of Independence. Its use on official documents reflects the established Mexican state in the post-independence era.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Mexico Post and Revenue · License: Public domain
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