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Mexico 1891-92 Documents Revenue 2 Centavos
uncommonpre-1900

Mexico 1891-92 Documents Revenue 2 Centavos

Mexico · 1891 · 2 centavos

A 2 centavos Mexican revenue stamp from 1891-92, featuring the national coat of arms depicting an eagle perched on a nopal cactus devouring a snake, encircled by the text 'MEXICO' and 'DOS CENTAVOS DOCUMENTOS'.

Issued for the taxation of legal and official documents in Mexico, this stamp reflects the government's method of generating revenue during the late 19th century.

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Image: Government of Mexico · License: Public domain

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