Mexico 1883 5c Documents Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1883 · 5c

A green revenue stamp featuring the Mexican coat of arms with an eagle and snake, surrounded by text indicating 'MEXICO', 'DOCUMENTOS', and '5 CENTAVOS'. It bears a 'PARRAL' district overprint and a pen cancellation.

This 1883 revenue stamp reflects Mexico's system of internal taxation, where such stamps were affixed to legal documents to signify payment of duties. The 'Parral' overprint indicates its specific district of use.