But the British system wasn't really "just" duodecimal either, I recall 20 shilling to a pound and 12 pence to a shilling. I don't recall, but I know about, 4 f

But the British system wasn't really "just" duodecimal either, I recall 20 shilling to a pound and 12 pence to a shilling. I don't recall, but I know about, 4 farthings to a penny. And if Terry Pratchett is to be believed, it was a much worse mess that that.