Coronet vs. Crown: Know the Difference
By Shumaila Saeed || Updated on December 25, 2023
Coronet is a small crown worn by nobles, less elaborate than a monarch's crown. Crown is a ceremonial headpiece worn by a monarch, symbolizing authority and sovereignty.
Key Differences
A Coronet is a lesser form of a crown, typically worn by nobility below the rank of a monarch, while a Crown is a distinctive headgear reserved for a king, queen, or emperor, symbolizing supreme authority.
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Coronets are often less elaborate, smaller, and lack the arches of a Crown, which is usually more ornate and has a closed ring with arches signifying sovereignty.
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The design of a Coronet varies based on the rank of the noble, such as a duke, marquess, or earl, whereas a Crown is uniquely designed for the reigning monarch and is often richly adorned with precious stones and metals.
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Coronets are used in heraldry to denote the rank of various nobles, while Crowns are symbols of the state and the monarch's role as head of state.
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In historical and ceremonial contexts, Coronets signify nobility but not sovereignty, contrasting with Crowns, which are potent symbols of a monarch's rule and the continuity of the state.
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Comparison Chart
Usage
Heraldry and lower nobility ceremonies
State ceremonies and symbolizing monarchy
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Coronet and Crown Definitions
Coronet
A small, ornamental headpiece worn by nobility.
The duke wore a coronet signifying his rank at the ceremony.
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Crown
An ornamental circlet or head covering, often made of precious metal set with jewels and worn as a symbol of sovereignty.
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Coronet
Symbol of nobility, but not sovereignty.
Each noble's coronet was distinct, reflecting their specific title.
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Crown
The power, position, or empire of a monarch or of a state governed by constitutional monarchy.
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Coronet
A less elaborate version of a crown.
The coronet, though modest, was beautifully crafted with intricate designs.
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Coronet
Used in heraldry to indicate rank.
The family's coat of arms featured a coronet, denoting their noble status.
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Crown
A distinction or reward for achievement, especially a title signifying championship in a sport.
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Coronet
Worn by ranks like duke, marquess, or earl.
At the coronation, various nobles wore coronets appropriate to their ranks.
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Coronet
A small crown worn by princes and princesses and by other nobles below the rank of sovereign.
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Crown
Abbr. cr. A silver coin formerly used in Great Britain and worth five shillings.
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Crown
Any one of several coins, such as the koruna, the krona, or the krone, having a name that means “crown.”
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Coronet
The traditional lowest regular commissioned officer rank in the cavalry.
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Crown
The highest, primary, or most valuable part, attribute, or state
Considered the rare Turkish stamp the crown of their collection.
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Coronet
An ornamental or honorary headdress, having the shape and character of a crown; particularly, a crown worn as the mark of high rank lower than sovereignty. The word is used by Shakespeare to denote also a kingly crown.
Without a star, a coronet, or garter.
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Crown
The part of a tooth that is covered by enamel and projects beyond the gum line.
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Coronet
The upper part of a horse's hoof, where the horn terminates in skin.
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Crown
(Nautical) The lowest part of an anchor, where the arms are joined to the shank.
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Coronet
A small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
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Crown
(Architecture) The highest portion of an arch, including the keystone.
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Crown
The part of a plant, usually at ground level, where the stem and roots merge.
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Crown
To bring to completion or successful conclusion; consummate
Crowned the event with a lavish reception.
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Crown
(Games) To make (a piece in checkers that has reached the last row) into a king by placing another piece upon it.
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Crown
To reach a stage in labor when a large segment of the fetal scalp is visible at the vaginal orifice. Used of a fetus.
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Crown
A wreath or band for the head, especially one given as reward of victory or a mark of honor.
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Crown
(by extension) Any reward of victory or mark of honor.
The martyr’s crown
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Crown
The state, the government (headed by a monarch).
Treasure recovered from shipwrecks automatically becomes property of the Crown.
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Crown
The upper part of certain fruits, as the pineapple or strawberry, that is removed before eating.
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Crown
(architecture) A kind of spire or lantern formed by converging flying buttresses.
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Crown
Any currency (originally) issued by the crown (regal power) and often bearing a crown (headdress); (translation) various currencies known by similar names in their native languages, such as the koruna, kruna, krone, korona.
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Crown
(historical) A former pre-decimalization British coin worth five shillings.
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Crown
(nautical) A knot formed in the end of a rope by tucking in the strands to prevent them from unravelling
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Crown
(nautical) The rounding, or rounded part, of the deck from a level line.
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Crown
(paper) In England, a standard size of printing paper measuring 20 × 15 inches.
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Crown
(paper) In American, a standard size of writing paper measuring 19 × 15 inches.
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Crown
(chemistry) A monocyclic ligand having three or more binding sites, capable of holding a guest in a central location
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Crown
(medical) During childbirth, the appearance of the baby's head from the mother's vagina
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Crown
(religion) A round spot shaved clean on the top of the head, as a mark of the clerical state; the tonsure.
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Crown
A whole bird with the legs and wings removed to produce a joint of white meat.
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Crown
A formal hat worn by women to Sunday church services; a church crown.
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Crown
The knurled knob or dial, on the outside of a watch case, used to wind it or adjust the hands.
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Crown
Of, related to, pertaining to the top of a tree or trees.
A crown fire
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Crown
To bestow something upon as a mark of honour, dignity, or recompense; to adorn; to dignify.
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Crown
To form the topmost or finishing part of; to complete; to consummate; to perfect.
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Crown
(medicine) Of a baby, during the birthing process; for the surface of the baby's head to appear in the vaginal opening.
The mother was in the second stage of labor and the fetus had just crowned, prompting a round of encouragement from the midwives.
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Crown
(transitive) To cause to round upward; to make anything higher at the middle than at the edges, such as the face of a machine pulley.
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Crown
(video games) To shoot an opponent in the back of the head with a shotgun in a first-person shooter video game.
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Crown
(board games) In checkers, to stack two checkers to indicate that the piece has become a king.
“Crown me!” I said, as I moved my checker to the back row.
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Crown
(military) To effect a lodgment upon, as upon the crest of the glacis, or the summit of the breach.
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Crown
(nautical) To lay the ends of the strands of (a knot) over and under each other.
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Crown
(slang) being about to take a poop (usually trying to hold it in, derived from obstetric use: metaphor of "giving birth" to solid poo)
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Crown
A wreath or garland, or any ornamental fillet encircling the head, especially as a reward of victory or mark of honorable distinction; hence, anything given on account of, or obtained by, faithful or successful effort; a reward.
They do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
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Crown
A royal headdress or cap of sovereignty, worn by emperors, kings, princes, etc.
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Crown
The person entitled to wear a regal or imperial crown; the sovereign; - with the definite article.
Parliament may be dissolved by the demise of the crown.
Large arrears of pay were due to the civil and military servants of the crown.
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Crown
Imperial or regal power or dominion; sovereignty.
There is a power behind the crown greater than the crown itself.
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Crown
Anything which imparts beauty, splendor, honor, dignity, or finish.
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.
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Crown
Highest state; acme; consummation; perfection.
Mutual love, the crown of all our bliss.
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Crown
The topmost part of anything; the summit.
The steepy crown of the bare mountains.
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Crown
The topmost part of the head (see Illust. of Bird.); that part of the head from which the hair descends toward the sides and back; also, the head or brain.
From toe to crown he'll fill our skin with pinches.
Twenty things which I set down:This done, I twenty more-had in my crown.
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Crown
The part of a tooth which projects above the gum; also, the top or grinding surface of a tooth.
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Crown
The vertex or top of an arch; - applied generally to about one third of the curve, but in a pointed arch to the apex only.
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Crown
A round spot shaved clean on the top of the head, as a mark of the clerical state; the tonsure.
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Crown
A coin stamped with the image of a crown; hence,a denomination of money; as, the English crown, a silver coin of the value of five shillings sterling, or a little more than $1.20; the Danish or Norwegian crown, a money of account, etc., worth nearly twenty-seven cents.
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Crown
An ornaments or decoration representing a crown; as, the paper is stamped with a crown.
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Crown
To cover, decorate, or invest with a crown; hence, to invest with royal dignity and power.
Her who fairest does appear,Crown her queen of all the year.
Crown him, and say, "Long live our emperor."
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Crown
To bestow something upon as a mark of honor, dignity, or recompense; to adorn; to dignify.
Thou . . . hast crowned him with glory and honor.
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Crown
To form the topmost or finishing part of; to complete; to consummate; to perfect.
Amidst the grove that crowns yon tufted hill.
One day shall crown the alliance.
To crown the whole, came a proposition.
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Crown
To cause to round upward; to make anything higher at the middle than at the edges, as the face of a machine pulley.
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Crown
To effect a lodgment upon, as upon the crest of the glacis, or the summit of the breach.
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Crown
The Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy;
The colonies revolted against the Crown
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Crown
The top point of a mountain or hill;
The view from the peak was magnificent
They clambered to the summit of Monadnock
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Crown
Invest with regal power; enthrone;
The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey
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Crown
A ceremonial headpiece worn by a monarch.
The queen's crown was adorned with diamonds and sapphires.
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Crown
Symbolizes authority and sovereignty.
The crown represents the monarch's authority over the nation.
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Crown
Often richly adorned with jewels.
The ancient crown was encrusted with precious gems, reflecting its importance.
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Crown
A potent symbol of the state and monarchy.
The crown, displayed during the ceremony, symbolized the continuity of the monarchy.
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Crown
Features a closed ring with arches.
The king's crown, with its distinctive arches, was a symbol of his sovereignty.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries
What does a crown represent?
A crown symbolizes a monarch's authority and sovereignty.
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Are coronets as elaborate as crowns?
No, coronets are usually less elaborate than crowns.
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What materials are used in coronets?
Coronets are often made of gold or silver, sometimes with fewer jewels.
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Can crowns have different designs?
Yes, crowns can have various designs, often unique to each monarchy.
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Who wears a coronet?
Coronets are worn by nobles like dukes, earls, and marquesses.
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Is a coronet a symbol of sovereignty?
No, a coronet symbolizes nobility but not sovereignty.
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How is a crown's design decided?
A crown's design is often steeped in history and tradition, reflecting the nation's heritage.
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What jewels are found on crowns?
Crowns are often adorned with precious stones like diamonds, sapphires, and rubies.
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Who can wear a crown?
Only monarchs, such as kings and queens, wear crowns.
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Are crowns used in state ceremonies?
Yes, crowns are prominently used in state ceremonies and official functions.
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Are coronets part of family crests?
Yes, coronets often appear in family crests and heraldry.
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Do coronets vary by noble rank?
Yes, the design of a coronet varies according to the noble's rank.
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Is there a religious significance to crowns?
In some cultures, crowns can have religious significance, symbolizing divine right or blessing.
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How often are crowns worn by monarchs?
Crowns are usually worn only on special occasions, like coronations and state ceremonies.
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Can commoners wear coronets?
No, coronets are reserved for members of the nobility.
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Are there different types of coronets?
Yes, there are different types of coronets for various ranks of nobility.
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Do coronets signify a specific title?
Yes, coronets often signify the specific title of a noble, like duke or earl.
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Do all countries use crowns?
Not all countries use crowns, especially those without a monarchy.
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Can coronets be worn at any event?
Coronets are typically worn at formal events and ceremonies.
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Can crowns be passed down as heirlooms?
Yes, crowns are often passed down through generations as royal heirlooms.
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