Virginia State Seal - Symbol of Liberty and Resistance to Tyranny #3570268 (License: Personal Use)

The seal features the allegorical figure Virtus-representing virtue and valor-standing triumphantly over a prostrate tyrant, who lies with a broken chain, severed spear, and discarded crown. Above, the word “VIRGINIA” arches across the top, while the Latin motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” (Thus Always to Tyrants) encircles the base. The ornate border includes laurel and oak motifs symbolizing victory and strength.

This image is commonly used on official government websites, educational resources about U.S. state symbols, and historical articles discussing Virginia’s revolutionary heritage. It serves users seeking authoritative visual references for civic education, legal documentation, or historical research.