Mexico 1890-91 25 Centavos Documents Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1890 · 25 Centavos

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle devouring a snake, within an ornate oval frame. 'MEXICO' is at the top, '25 CENTAVOS' at the bottom, and 'DOCUMENTOS' vertically on the sides.

This revenue stamp was issued by Mexico to collect taxes on legal documents and transactions, reflecting the government's internal taxation system in the late 19th century. Its use signifies the formalization of financial and legal processes during that period.