My dad showed me this coin today and was curious if it was real or a replica. Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Here's a link to a 1740 in MS-62 (first one, right on top): http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=662. Doesn't look quite the same to me, but then, I'm assuming it should be. You'll get a more definitive answer soon enough, though, I'm sure, just hang in there...