Mexico 1879 Documentary Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1879 · 63 centavos

The stamp features the national emblem of Mexico: an eagle perched on a nopal cactus, devouring a snake. It is framed by an ornate border with 'MEXICO' at the top and the denomination '63 CENTAVOS' and year '1879' at the bottom.

This is a revenue stamp, used for taxing legal documents, contracts, or other transactions, rather than for postage. Its issuance in 1879 reflects the Mexican government's need to generate internal revenue during that period.