The 1962 Sixpence reverse shows four crossed sprigs, representative emblems of the four member kingdoms that were formed in to the United Kingdom: the Tudor rose of England, leek for Wales, thistle for Scotland, and shamrock for Ireland. Above is 'FID DEF' and below is 'SIXPENCE' and the date 1962. The UK 1962 Sixpence obverse features the laureate bust of young Elizabeth II facing right, with the legend: '+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN:REGINA'.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.