Mexico 1874 Federal Contribution Revenue, 13 Centavos

Mexico · 1874 · 13 centavos

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake, within an oval frame. It is inscribed 'MEXICO', 'CONTRIBUCION FEDERAL', 'DISTRITO FEDERAL', and '13 CENTAVOS'.

This stamp was issued in 1874 as a federal contribution revenue stamp, specifically for use in Mexico City (Distrito Federal), signifying a tax or fee collected by the Mexican government during that period.