uncommonpre-1900

Mexico 1 Real Eagle Stamp

Name: Mexico 1 Real Eagle Stamp
Brand: Mexico
Availability: InStock

Mexico · 1864 · 1 Real

The stamp features the national emblem of Mexico, an eagle devouring a serpent, within an oval frame. 'MEXICO' is inscribed at the top and 'UN REAL' at the bottom.

Issued during the Second Mexican Empire under Emperor Maximilian I, this stamp represents a period of significant political upheaval in Mexico. Stamps from this era often feature overprints to denote changes in authority or local usage.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

eagle national-symbol definitive overprint

Image: Post of Maximilian · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.