New Hampshire

• The virtue of Gratia (Grace) is depicted as an Abenaki Native American woman from the Algonquin tribes.
• She wears traditional dress and beads, standing in front of an Abenaki wigwam.
• Accompanied by a river otter, symbolizing resourcefulness and joy, key parts of grace and balance.
• The design incorporates Jewish and Christian cultural elements:
• Represents the Jewish Festival/Feast of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah, and Thanksgiving.
• Symbols include the Shofar trumpet, pumpkin, corn, beans, chestnuts, and honeycomb in the tree.
• Gratia is gathering chestnuts, with the caption "Give Thanks" to acknowledge the need for gratitude.
• The chestnuts are uncracked, symbolizing the work needed by the founding fathers of the United States.
• Thanksgiving is highlighted due to Sarah Joseph’s role in making it a national holiday.
• The background includes elements representing New Hampshire’s ancient artifacts and "American Stonehenge," symbolizing rich cultural heritage.

• The virtue Veritas (Truth) is depicted in a colonial dress, holding a candle, walking on a path leading to a covered bridge over a foggy river.
• The candle symbolizes the light of truth, guiding others through confusion and uncertainty.
• The covered bridge represents the path to clarity and truth, symbolizing protection and safety.
• The foggy river symbolizes obscurity and confusion that truth helps to overcome.
• The covered bridge is modeled after one on the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire, emphasizing a local connection to the state's heritage.
• On her left is a purple lilac bush (New Hampshire's state flower) and on her right is a purple finch (state bird).
• These elements connect Veritas to New Hampshire's natural symbols.
• The caption below her is “Walk in Truth”, urging the viewer to follow the light of truth.
• A guardrail on the side of the path symbolizes how truth provides protection and guidance, helping to keep one on the right path.
• In the background, a moose represents steadfastly standing for truth and using many senses (despite its poor eyesight) to identify the truth, symbolizing diligence and awareness in recognizing what is right even when it is hard to see.

Prospicientia (Foresight) is the featured virtue on the New Hampshire 10 Goldback design. She is depicted sitting atop a cannon on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean with Fort Constitution (formerly Fort William and Mary) in the background. This design commemorates a significant historical event when New Hampshire’s Sons of Liberty took control of Fort William and Mary, preventing the British from seizing vital supplies.

The event followed Paul Revere’s warning that British forces were coming to capture the fort's supplies. Foresight is symbolized by the rapid and strategic mobilization of the New Hampshire Patriots who seized the fort's gunpowder, muskets, ammunition, and cannons before the British arrived.

The Virtue of Foresight is depicted as calm and triumphant, symbolizing the peace found in preparation. The caption reads: “Look Forward.”

Key Symbols:

• Humpback Whale: Representing New Hampshire’s coastal nature.
• USS Raleigh: An early Continental Navy ship, symbolizing the Revolutionary War.
• “An Appeal to God” Flag: A reference to the flag flown by George Washington's navy, symbolizing the importance of divine support in the struggle for independence.

Symbolism Highlighted:

• Cannon and Shores of the Atlantic Ocean: Represents the military conflict and strategic positioning during the Revolutionary War.
• Fort Constitution: A key historical site where the Patriots took control, showing proactive action and foresight.
• Paul Revere’s Warning: Symbolizes the critical need for quick, thoughtful response to impending threats.
• Humpback Whale: Symbolizes New Hampshire’s coastal identity and the state's historical role in naval engagements.
• USS Raleigh: Represents early naval power and the Continental Navy’s involvement in the war effort.
• “An Appeal to God” Flag: Reflects the role of divine intervention and moral resolve in the Revolution.

Symbolism of Fortitudine (Fortitude):

• Depicted in a military coat of a minute-man with red and white stripes, symbolizing the early rebel colonists and later the U.S. flag.
• Musket and powder horn are items captured from Fort William and Mary, connecting to the state's history.
• Granite monument featuring the motto “Live Free or Die” symbolizes the state's spirit of freedom.
• Caption: "Take Courage" reflects the theme of fortitude and bravery.

Additional Symbolism:

• Mother and baby porcupines: Represent calmness and love, but also the ability to protect and stand firm when necessary.
• Maple tree with tap and bucket: Symbolizes the fortitude of the tree enduring winter, as well as renewal and life in spring, reflecting strength and resilience.
• Mount Washington and Mount Washington Hotel: References New Hampshire’s Granite State nickname and symbolizes the state's enduring strength.

• Appearance: Libertas appears in the New Hampshire 50 Goldback design, standing in White Mountain National Forest. She symbolizes liberty with elements from New Hampshire’s original state seal.
• Elements from the Original Seal (Symbolism):
  • Bundle of Five Arrows: Represents the five original counties of New Hampshire.
  • Fish Embroidered on Dress: Reflects fish as a key source of colonial commerce.
  • Eastern White Pine Tree: Central to colonial exports for ship masts.
• Motto and Symbols:
  • Hem of her dress bears the motto: "Vis Unitas Fortior" (“A United Force is Stronger”).
  • Wears a medallion with Liberty’s torch and a laurel wreath necklace with stars, echoing the state seal.
  • Caption beneath her: "Stand Fast in Liberty."
• White-Tail Deer (Symbolism): Represents unity and the importance of teaching Liberty’s principles within families to preserve freedom.
• Pine Tree Riots References (Symbolism):
  • Pine Switch: Held in her left hand, symbolizing the rebellion against British appropriation of Eastern White Pines.
  • Fallen Pine with King George’s Mark: Indicates colonial defiance.
  • Broken Axe at Her Feet: Represents the colonists’ pushback against British logging restrictions.
  • Historical Context of the Pine Tree Riots (1732-1734):
    • Early acts of rebellion against British policies.
    • Included lashing British officials with pine switches and chasing them out of town.
    • Inspired the use of a White Pine on rebellion flags.
• Flag and Appeal to God: Libertas holds a pine switch raising an early naval flag used by George Washington with the phrase “An Appeal to God.”