Virginia State Seal - Symbol of Liberty and Resistance #3570271 (License: Personal Use)

The Virginia state seal depicts Virtus, the personification of virtue and valor, standing over a defeated tyrant who lies on the ground with a broken chain and a fallen crown. She holds a spear in one hand and a sheathed sword in the other, signifying readiness for defense but not aggression. Encircling the scene is the Latin motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis,” meaning “Thus Always to Tyrants,” reflecting Virginia’s revolutionary heritage and commitment to self-governance.

This image is commonly used on official government websites, educational resources about U.S. state symbols, and historical articles about Virginia’s founding principles. It serves users seeking authoritative visual representation of Virginia’s identity, civic education, or symbolic heritage.