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CHAPTER II. Primitive Systems of Currency.

thickness of ordinary stair-rod, is sent out in coils of 60 lbs., and is then cut into pieces of a foot long⁵¹. Short brass rods and armlets are also largely exported from Birmingham for the African trade.

Fig. 13. 1. Bronze Irish Fibula found in Co. Cork.
2. Bronze Irish Fibula found in King’s Co.
3. Iron Manilla from W. Africa.
4. Iron Manilla used as money in Bonny River Territory. — Fig. 13. 1. Bronze Irish Fibula found in Co. Cork. 2. Bronze Irish Fibula found in King’s Co. 3. Iron Manilla from W. Africa. 4. Iron Manilla used as money in Bonny River Territory.

There is no absolute standard length—and thus while 36 inches is the one most commonly used, the length varies from

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