Mexico 1890-91 3 Centavos Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1890 · 3 Centavos

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, depicting an eagle perched on a nopal cactus, devouring a snake. The country name 'MEXICO' is at the top, and the denomination '3 CENTAVOS' is at the bottom.

This is a revenue stamp, used for taxing legal documents or transactions in Mexico during the late 19th century. It reflects the administrative and financial systems of the Porfiriato era.