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

Mexico 1880 5 Pesos Revenue Stamp, Vicente Guerrero

Mexico · 1880 · 5 pesos

The stamp features a portrait of Vicente Guerrero, a key figure in Mexican independence, within an ornate rectangular frame. It includes the country name 'MEXICO', the denomination '5 PESOS', and the year '1880', with an additional 'ZACATECAS' district overprint.

This 1880 revenue stamp was used for official documents in Mexico, specifically for the Zacatecas district. The depiction of Vicente Guerrero, a national hero and former president, reflects Mexico's post-independence identity and veneration of its founding figures.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Government of Mexico · License: Public domain

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