Carpentum
Carpentum ( Latin ) is the name for two-wheeled, rarely four-wheeled, covered wagons, which were used throughout the Roman Empire around 500 BC.
As a rule, carts were not allowed to be used within the walls of Rome during the Roman Republic . This privilege was only granted to a few, mostly high-ranking women. The carriages used in the city of Rome therefore typically had the character of state coaches, were richly decorated and were used on festive occasions. In particular, this privilege was granted to members of the imperial family .
Carpentum also appears on the reverse of many coins , which have the face of privileged women on the obverse. It was not until the 3rd century that the right to use the car in the city was granted to the highest officials.