This is an original non-excavated Civil War coat size button for the state of Virginia. On the face is the classic Virginia state seal in the center with "VIRGINIA" at the top and "SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS". This is the motto of Virginia which translates to "THUS UNTO TYRANTS". The button has a wonderful look with a fine amount of the original gold gilding from the factory. The original back and shank is present with the correct pre-Civil War RMDC backmark of "CANFIELD & BROTHERS BALTIMORE" still clearly visible. This is the version and this style is listed as VA4 in Albert's button book and VA206a1 in Tice's button book. This is a fine original Civil War Virginia state seal coat button.