Mexico 1885-86 25c Revenue Stamp, Miguel Hidalgo

Mexico · 1885 · 25c

The stamp features a detailed portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Mexican national hero, facing left within an ornate rectangular frame. It bears the country name "MEXICO" at the top, the denomination "25c" at the bottom, and an overprint "GUADALAJARA" indicating its district of use.

Issued between 1885 and 1886, this revenue stamp was used for official documents in Mexico, reflecting the administrative needs of the period. Its design honors Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a pivotal figure in the Mexican War of Independence, underscoring his lasting legacy.