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Rolling old coin over opening (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

solvent

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'rolling' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'old coin over opening' is the wordplay.
'old coin' becomes 'sol' (I've seen this before).
'over opening' becomes 'vent' (a vent is an opening or outlet. I am not sure about the 'over' bit.).
'sol'+'vent'='SOLVENT'

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(Other definitions for solvent that I've seen before include "Not in debt" , "Financially viable" , "Having enough money to meet obligations" , "Financially sound" , "of tradable status?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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