Mexico 1889-1890 Customs Revenue 1 Peso

Mexico · 1889 · 1 peso

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle on a cactus devouring a snake, within an oval frame. The denomination '1 PESO' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This revenue stamp was issued by Mexico to collect customs duties on goods, reflecting the importance of trade and taxation in the late 19th-century economy. Its specific perforation for 'Vera Cruz' highlights its use in a significant Mexican port city.