Bezant

[bezәnt]

Definition

(noun.) a gold coin of the Byzantine Empire; widely circulated in Europe in the Middle Ages.

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Definition

(n.) A gold coin of Byzantium or Constantinople, varying in weight and value, usually (those current in England) between a sovereign and a half sovereign. There were also white or silver bezants.

(n.) A circle in or, i. e., gold, representing the gold coin called bezant.

(n.) A decoration of a flat surface, as of a band or belt, representing circular disks lapping one upon another.

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Definition

n. a gold coin first struck at Byzantium or Constantinople: (her.) a small circle or like a gold coin.

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