What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ordering of essential bits of cash as foreign capital (6)" mean?

The definition is "capital". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THEN (synonym="THEN") in AS (synonym="AS") = ATHENS; definition: "foreign capital" The answer is ATHENS.

Ordering of essential bits of cash as foreign capital (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27904 | 25 Across | 2019-08-20 flower

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