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Mexico 1880 5c Revenue Stamp, Vicente Guerrero
uncommonpre-1900

Mexico 1880 5c Revenue Stamp, Vicente Guerrero

Mexico · 1880 · 5 centavos

The stamp features a central portrait of Vicente Guerrero, facing left, within an oval frame. The country name 'MEXICO' is at the top, and the denomination '5 CENTAVOS' is at the bottom, with a 'GUADALAJARA' overprint.

This 1880 revenue stamp was used for taxing documents in Mexico, featuring Vicente Guerrero, a pivotal figure in Mexican independence. Its issuance reflects national pride and the historical remembrance of key leaders in the post-independence period.

Image: Government of Mexico · License: Public domain

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