Mexico 1891-92 5c Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1891 · 5c

The stamp features the Mexican national emblem, an eagle devouring a snake while perched on a nopal cactus, surrounded by a wreath. 'MEXICO' is at the top, '5c' at the bottom, and '1891' is also visible.

This revenue stamp was issued by Mexico in the early 1890s, likely for taxing legal documents or commercial transactions. It reflects the common practice of governments using such stamps to generate internal revenue.