| Issuer | Mexico |
| Year | 1790 |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Dimensions | 37 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#158 |
| Obverse description | Armored bust of Charles III, right |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CAROL•IIII•D•G•
HISP•ET IND•R•
•1790• (Translation: Carlos 4th King of Spain and the Indies by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Crowned shield flanked by 8 S in order chain |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | IN•UTROQ•FELIX•
•AUSPICE•DEO
8 S
•Mo• •FM• (Translation: With happiness in both under the look of God 8 Escudos Mexico City FM) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | (Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date) |
| Mintage | 1790 FM - - |
| Catalog ID | 8516461730 |
| Comments |
