Mexico 1856 2-Real with Mazatlán Overprint

Mexico · 1856 · 2 Reales

This stamp features a portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a key figure in the Mexican War of Independence. It is a 2-real denomination from the 1856 issue, distinguished by a 'MAZATLAN' district overprint and a red postal cancellation.

Issued during a period of significant postal reform in Mexico, this stamp is part of the first definitive series to feature a national hero, reflecting a growing sense of national identity. The district overprints were a security measure to prevent postal fraud in the various regions.