What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trotsky buys pint with old money (6)" mean?

The definition is "old money". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PT (synonym="‘pint’") in LEON (synonym="or Lev ‘Trotsky’") = LEPTON; definition: "old money" The answer is LEPTON.

Trotsky buys pint with old money (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28779 | 12 Across | 2022-06-09 flower

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