What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small coin is old — chuck back (4)" mean?

The definition is "Small coin". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. O (synonym of "old -") + LOB (synonym of "chuck") [reversal: "back"]; definition: "Small coin" The answer is OBOL.

Small coin is old — chuck back (4)

Times Cryptic #28893 | 21 Across | 2024-04-17 flower

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