Great Seal of North Carolina | Official State Symbol #3845577 (License: Personal Use)

The seal shows two allegorical figures: Liberty, standing and holding a Constitution scroll and a liberty pole topped with a Phrygian cap, and Plenty, seated with a cornucopia spilling fruits and grains, offering wheat. Behind them lies a coastal landscape with hills, sea, and a three-masted ship, symbolizing commerce. The outer ring bears the state name and two pivotal dates: May 20, 1775 (Mecklenburg Declaration) and April 12, 1776 (Halifax Resolves), with the motto “Esse Quam Videri” (“To Be Rather Than to Seem”) at the bottom.

This image is used on government websites, educational resources, and civic documentation to represent North Carolina’s official identity and historical foundations. It serves users seeking authoritative information about state symbols, history, or legal insignia.