1. a gold coin used in the Byzantine Empire
Usage: historical
2. a heraldic roundel or circular charge colored gold or yellow
Usage: heraldry

Examples

• The merchant paid for the silk with several bezants.
• Byzantine bezants were highly valued throughout medieval Europe.
• The coat of arms featured three bezants on a blue field.
• Heraldic bezants represent gold coins in medieval symbolism.
• The museum displayed ancient bezants from Constantinople.
• In heraldry, a bezant differs from other roundels by its golden color.