What does the cryptic crossword clue "Coping partly with limited capital, just under fifteen pounds (8)" mean?

The definition is "Co". The wordplay uses a hidden word. CAP (synonym="CAP") + STONE (synonym="unit of mass equal to 14 pounds=”just under fifteen pounds”") = CAPSTONE The answer is CAPSTONE.

Coping partly with limited capital, just under fifteen pounds (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28971 | 18 Down | 2023-01-19 flower

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