The image of crown as tattoo meets not too often. Usually such tattoos are done by people who very much aim at the power over others.
Symbolical value
In medieval symbolics the crown meant the direct relation to the dominating sort. Most often it was represented on knightly flags and the coats of arms. The tattoo with the image of crown can be considered as type of elite tattoo which is designed to emphasize position of the person in society.
Thinner interpretation of this symbol depends on arrangement of tattoo on body and the accompanying images. For example, if the drawing is put over heart, such tattoo symbolizes good luck.
The Celtic bracelet — the characteristic image containing heart, crown and two hands which support them — means connection of love (heart), fidelity (crown) and friendship (hand). This symbol becomes more and more popular motive for tattoo. Girls often select the nonconventional image of crown to emphasize the superiority over others or just to be allocated. The similar tattoo usually does not bear any special sense.
If the crown accompanies certain other symbol, usually it speaks about its importance. In many religions and cultures the crown is considered divinity symbol. So, in Christianity Mary Magdalene's crown is widely known, at the Greek, pagan mythology there is laurel wreath of Apollo which too in fact is crown, and in the Korean tradition the crowned turtle symbolizes longevity and tranquility. In a general sense the tattoo in the form of crown says that the person aims at the power, wants to emphasize the importance, to make itself more significant, than he is. Paradoxically such tattoo can speak about romanticism of the owner, the aspiration to return to good old times. Everything depends on style of the image of this symbol and the place of its drawing.
Crown in criminal tattoo
It is necessary to consider that the image of crown is often used in criminal tattoos, particular importance in underworld is attached to it. The crown in criminal tattoo speaks about high authority of the carrier on zone. She often points to especially serious crimes of convicts, to unwillingness to improve. It is possible to tell that the crown in criminal tattoo is hatred symbol to order. The crown placed over the snake who is twisted rings is attribute of the code-bound criminal. The crowned tiger with skull in paws distinguishes street muggers and symbolizes tendency to violence. The crown placed on the prisoner's spin is the sign of humiliation.