Mexico 1890-91 1 Centavo Documents Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1890 · 1 Centavo

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, depicting an eagle devouring a snake while perched on a nopal cactus, within an oval frame. It is overprinted with 'CUERNAVACA' diagonally, indicating its district of use.

This revenue stamp was used in Mexico during the late 19th century to levy taxes on legal documents and transactions. The 'Cuernavaca' overprint signifies its specific use within that district, a common practice for revenue stamps to prevent reuse or fraud across regions.