The state flag of virginia consists of the obverse of the seal against a blue background. The seal of the commonwealth of virginia—called for at the convention of 1776 and designed by george wythe —pictures on the front the roman goddess of virtue, the word “virginia,” and the commonwealth’s motto, sic semper tyrannis, or “thus always to tyrants.” Above the figure is the word virginia, and under the figures is the state motto sic semper tyrannis or thus always to tyrants. the seal, designed by george wythe, a signer of the declaration of independence, was first adopted in 1776 and modified in 1930. The great seal of virginia is based on a design described in the convention of 1776 The roman goddess of virtue stands with her foot atop a figure representing tyranny in this watercolor version of the official seal of the commonwealth of virginia The latin motto for the commonwealth, sic semper tyrannis, or “thus always to tyrants,” is displayed along the bottom of the seal.
The lesser seal of the commonwealth shall be one and nine sixteenths inches in diameter, and be engraved with the device and inscriptions contained in the obverse of the great seal. Explore the design, history, and legal aspects of the virginia state seal, highlighting its symbolism and usage guidelines. In may 1776 the virginian colony declared its independence from great britain On july 1, 1776, a committee of four was appointed to make a proper seal for the commonwealth of virginia The four men were richard henry lee, george mason, george wythe, and robert carter nicholas sr. It was adopted in 1912
It is also featured on the flag of virginia.
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