Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 Amendment No. 1 ofDGSE Companies, Inc. of our report dated April 14, 2017, relating to our audits of the consolidated financial statements of DGSECompanies, Inc. as of and for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in this Registration Statement.
/s/ Whitley Penn LLP
Dallas, Texas
November 29, 2017