uncommonpre-1900

Mexico 1889-90 5c Documents Revenue

Name: Mexico 1889-90 5c Documents Revenue
Brand: Mexico
Availability: InStock

Mexico · 1889 · 5c

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle devouring a snake, surrounded by text 'TIMBRE DE DOCUMENTOS' and 'CINCO CENTAVOS'. The design is framed by an ornate border.

This is a revenue stamp, used to collect taxes on documents or services in Mexico. This particular stamp indicates a tax of 5 centavos was paid on a document between 1889 and 1890.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

revenue coat-of-arms eagle

Image: Government of Mexico · 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.