uncommonpre-1900

Mexico 1885-86 1 Peso Revenue Stamp, Miguel Hidalgo

Name: Mexico 1885-86 1 Peso Revenue Stamp, Miguel Hidalgo
Brand: Mexico

Mexico · 1885 · 1 Peso

This 1885-86 Mexican revenue stamp features a portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a key figure in the Mexican War of Independence. It was used for documents and bears a district overprint, indicating its specific administrative use.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is revered as the 'Father of the Nation' in Mexico for his pivotal role in initiating the struggle for independence from Spanish rule. Revenue stamps like this were crucial for funding government operations by taxing legal and commercial documents.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

revenue historical-figure portrait mexican-history

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.