Mexico 1896-1897 Federal Contribution Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1896 · 124 Centavos

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms with an eagle devouring a snake, flanked by allegorical figures representing justice or liberty. The denomination '124 CENTAVOS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

This is a revenue stamp, indicating it was used for taxation purposes rather than postage. It reflects the Mexican government's system of collecting federal contributions in the late 19th century.