I will do my best to explain DGS and the role we play in the numismatic marketplace. It might actually be easier to say what we’re not…
We’re NOT a major third party grading service and we aren’t trying to be. DGS is the in-house grading service for DLRC and we invite submissions from collectors, as well. Typically, we grade (in house) those coins that are circulated, or light clean mint state,etc that we feel PCGS and NGC don’t give enough credence to. Or coins in which we see no advantage to PCGS or NGC holders ...
Full Article: Dominion Grading Service Explained - Stella
On March 20, 2009 Dominion Grading Service (DGS) made its new and improved Submission Form live on www.dominiongrading.com.
DGS worked hard on simplifying the form to make it very user-friendly. Along with being loaded with special, optional services, you can now submit different service tiers on one form. It is an all-in-one easy to use form.
Along with the new form, DGS has posted an extensive but not yet complete list of references used in variety attribution and research. The list also shows what the various attribution numbers will look like on your holder...
Full Article: DGS Unveils New On-Line Submission Form
In July of 2008 Ken Potter wrote an extensive and lavishly illustrated article reporting on the discovery of a most interesting and eye catching die variety found on an 1857 Liberty Seated Quarter dollar.
It has since been embraced by the numismatic community and dubbed the"Smoking Liberty" variety.
Potter reported the variety was first spotted by collector John O’Hare who showed it to friend and fellow collector, Saverio Barbieri, in the early part of 2000.
So smitten by the variety was Barbieri he began an eight‐year search for more specimens. After searching an estimated 30,000+ Liberty Seated quarters of that date on eBay and shows across the country Barbieri found a total of 28 specimens bringing the known population to 29 pieces. O’Hare still has his "discovery piece" he first shared with Barbieri...
Full Article: DGS Slabs "Smoking Liberty" Seated Quarters
Management at Dominion Grading Service (DGS) formally announced this week the hiring of Michael Ellis as a senior grader and variety specialist. Mr. Ellis has over 20 years experience in professional numismatics with a rich resume spanning everything from President of CONECA, to 12 years of teaching at ANA Summer Seminars.
Read article: DGS Hires Top Grader to Keep up with Increased Submissions
