What is The twelfth of a sou?

Answer 1

The twelfth of a sou is a historical French currency unit, specifically one-twelfth of a sou, which was used before the decimalization of currency. In practical terms, it equates to about 0.0833 sou or roughly 8.33% of a sou. The sou itself was a small denomination, and the twelfth was often used in transactions involving smaller amounts. This division reflects the more complex currency systems that existed before modern decimal systems became standard.