Mexico 1892-93 1 Peso Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1892 · 1 peso

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle devouring a snake on a cactus, within an oval frame. Text around the design indicates 'TIMBRE DE DOCUMENTOS' and the 'UN PESO' denomination.

This revenue stamp was issued by Mexico in the early 1890s to levy taxes on legal documents and transactions. It represents a common method of government revenue collection during that era.