bezant vs talent

bezant

noun
  • A coin made of gold or silver, minted at Byzantium and used in currency throughout mediaeval Europe. 

  • The heraldic representation of a gold coin. 

talent

noun
  • A unit of weight and money used in ancient times in Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East, equal to about 30 to 60 kg in various times and places. 

  • A marked natural ability or skill. 

  • The men or (especially) women of a place or area, judged by their attractiveness. 

  • People of talent, viewed collectively; a talented person. 

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