The 1927 rivals the 1924 as the most readily obtainable Saint-Gaudens double eagle of the Motto design. Obviously, many of the 2.9 million pieces struck were exported, thereby avoiding the wholesale melting of gold coins in the United States during the late 1930s. Tens of thousands of Uncirculated examples have been repatriated since the mid 20th century, primarily from European sources. These are large coins, however, and most show numerous marks and other blemishes from jostling around in bags. Examples that approach the pinnacle of numismatic preservation are rare and eagerly sought by the most discerning of gold enthusiasts.

The example to the left was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in the Spring 2022 Showcase Auction, where it realized $13,200.