What does the cryptic crossword clue "Example set by the Ancients (8)" mean?

The definition is "Example". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ANCIENTS ("Ancients") [anagram: "set"] = INSTANCE; definition: "Example" The answer is INSTANCE.

Example set by the Ancients (8)

Guardian Cryptic #25539 | 2 Down | 2012-01-23 flower

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