Consent of Independent Accountants


We  hereby  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in this  Registration
Statement  on Form S-8 (No.  333-67175)  of Crown  Cork & Seal  Company,  of our
report dated June 19, 1998 appearing on page 6 of this Form 11K.





PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 18, 1999