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I'd let that person earn a few bucks. Also gold and copper wire did exist in those times, but it was commonly used as part of jewelry. Well depending on where you are. Ideally you're in an urban environment with administrative rule. The new languages will be difficult to learn but any Egyptian or Mesopotamian society is going to value someone who can do arithmetic in their head. Earning money from that to buy equipment is going to be the key.