What does the new jersey state seal stand for?
The center of the seal features a shield adorned with three plows, symbolizing the state’s rich agricultural base. Above the shield is a helmet and a crest with a horse’s head, symbols of strength and sovereignty. Two female figures stand on either side of the shield. On the left is Liberty, holding a staff topped with a liberty cap. On the right is Ceres, Roman goddess of grain and abundance. A banner below the shield proclaims “Liberty and Prosperity”, and across the top arc of the shield are the words “The Great Seal of the State of New Jersey.
