uncommonpre-1900

Mexico 1889-1890 Customs Revenue 5 Centavos

Name: Mexico 1889-1890 Customs Revenue 5 Centavos
Brand: Mexico
Availability: InStock

Mexico · 1889 · 5 Centavos

A Mexican revenue stamp featuring the national coat of arms, an eagle devouring a snake on a cactus, within an oval frame, with '5 Cts.' denomination.

Issued between 1889 and 1890, this stamp served as a customs revenue stamp in Mexico, used for collecting taxes on goods.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

revenue customs national-emblem eagle

Image: Mexican government · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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