The 1911 Sixpence shows a lion standing on the royal crown, with the date divided to either side. The main design is surrounded by a legend reading 'FID: DEF: IND: IMP:', with the word 'SIXPENCE' below. The UK 1911 Sixpence obverse features the bare head of King George V facing left, with the legend: 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX'.The sixpence (6d), sometimes known as a tanner or sixpenny bit, is a coin that was worth six pence, equivalent to one-fortieth of a pound sterling, or half of a shilling.