Mexico 1897-1898 Federal Contribution Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1897 · 130 centavos

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, depicting an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake, within an oval frame. The denomination '130 CENTAVOS' is at the bottom, and 'CONTRIBUCION FEDERAL' is at the top.

This revenue stamp reflects the Mexican government's system of collecting federal contributions in the late 19th century. It was used for taxation purposes rather than postage, indicating its role in internal administrative or financial transactions.