noun🔗ShareBesant(history) A coin made of gold or silver, minted at Byzantium and used in currency throughout mediaeval Europe."The merchant hoped his silks and spices would fetch a good price in bezants. "Le marchand espérait que ses soies et épices se vendraient bien en besants.historyeconomybusinessassetfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBesantThe heraldic representation of a gold coin."The shield featured three bezants arranged in a row, representing the family's wealth from their merchant trading. "Le blason présentait trois besants disposés en rangée, représentant la richesse de la famille issue de son commerce de marchand.heraldryroyalvaluehistoryfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
