noun a circle in or, ·i.e., gold, representing the gold coin called bezant.
2. bezant ·noun a decoration of a flat surface, as of a band or belt, representing circular disks lapping one upon another.
3. bezant ·noun 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.