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West Virginia State Seal:

West Virginia State Seal

Adopted in 1863, the West Virginia state seal features a large boulder inscribed with "June 20, 1863" (the year West Virginia became a state). Two crossed rifles and a Liberty cap in front of the boulder represent the importance of fighting for liberty. The farmer on the left with ax, plow and cornstalk is a symbol of agriculture. On the right stands a miner with pickax, anvil, and sledge hammer (a symbol of industry).

In the outer ring, the text "State of West Virginia" sits above the state motto: "Montani Semper Liberi" (Latin for Mountaineers are Always Free). West Virginia is also nicknamed The Mountain State.

There is also a reverse of the West Virginia great seal, used as the official seal of the Governor:

Reverse of West Virginia Seal

Source:
State Seal of West Virginia: WV Legislature Kids Pages
Links:
State Seals - 50 States List
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