Mexico 1887-88 50c Documents Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1887 · 50c

The stamp features the Mexican national emblem of an eagle devouring a snake, with 'MEXICO' at the top and '50 CENTAVOS' at the bottom. It bears an overprint of 'MEXICO D.F.' for the Federal District.

This revenue stamp was part of Mexico's internal taxation system in the late 19th century, used to levy duties on legal documents or transactions rather than for postal services.