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How much is the Coronation crown worth?

More or Less: Behind the Stats

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The Cost of Making the Crown

England got rid of its crown jewels after the Civil War. Then 10 years later, they decided to make some more for Charles II. So what do we know about how much the new crown cost? The crown was made in two stages. It was made in 1660 quite quickly after the restoration and it was amended for the coronation.

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