The coat of arms of Aguascalientes is divided into three sections. The section on the top is blue and shows the image of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in silver. She is held by two cherubim, symbolizing the foundation of the village. To her left is a water fountain being boiled, which represent the main characteristic of the territory, its hot waters. To her right are a gold chain and a set of lips, symbolizing freedom and the creation of Aguascalientes as an independent state after the secession from Zacatecas in 1857.
Seal of the Free and Sovereign State of Aguascalientes | |
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Armiger | State of Aguascalientes |
Adopted | 1946 |
The lower dexter section is silver and features a dam and a bunch of grapes, representing irrigation and agriculture. The lower sinister section contains a cogwheel and a bee, symbolizing the industry and the hardworking spirit of the people of Aguascalientes, set against a golden yellow background.
The text on the blue outline of the shield reads "Bona Terra, Bona Gens, Aqua Clara, Clarum Coelum", which is Latin for "Good land, good people, clear water, clear sky". The crest is a silver helmet, which represents the founder of the village of Aguascalientes, Juan de Montoro.
The coat of arms was the winning design in a 1946 competition organized by the state government.