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The New York Seal:
This depiction of the official seal of New York State dates back to circa late 1700s. The seal, adopted in 1777, depicts the state's coat of arms and a banner inscribed with the official state motto, "Excelsior," meaning "ever upward," in Latin. The seal also depicts allegorical figures representing Liberty and Justice; Liberty is seen with one foot on a crown, symbolizing the nation's independence from the British monarchy, and Justice is seen blindfolded, representing the American judicial system's impartiality. |