American Eagles vs. Buffalos for my Gold IRA - what's the consensus?

• •I've been going back and forth on this for weeks now and figured I'd tap into the collective wisdom here.
• •I'm looking to add another chunk to my Gold IRA – probably another 100k or so, just DCAing like I usually do.
• •I’m a lawyer here in Philly, and for me, it’s all about wealth preservation and mitigating risk, especially with the way things are looking globally.

I've been going back and forth on this for weeks now and figured I'd tap into the collective wisdom here. I'm looking to add another chunk to my Gold IRA – probably another 100k or so, just DCAing like I usually do. My current portfolio is sitting comfortably around the high end of the 500k mark, and a good portion of that is already in physical gold within my IRA. I’m a lawyer here in Philly, and for me, it’s all about wealth preservation and mitigating risk, especially with the way things are looking globally.

My last allocation was primarily American Eagles, a mix of 1oz and 1/2oz. I love the classic design and the fact that they're backed by the U.S. government. But lately, I've been eyeing the Buffalos. The 24k purity is definitely appealing, simplifying the assay process if I ever needed to liquidate, and let's be honest, the design is just gorgeous. My main hang-up with the Eagles is that 22k purity means paying for a bit of copper that isn't gold. Is the fractional difference in gold content really something to lose sleep over? It feels like it shouldn't be, but when you're talking about hundred-thousand-dollar chunks, every little bit feels compounded.

I ran some hypothetical scenarios through that Gold IRA Calculator (it's actually pretty handy for modeling different growth rates and contribution amounts, worth checking out if you haven't), and while the purity difference doesn't drastically alter the long-term projections on paper, I'm curious about the real-world implications that isn't just about the numbers. Is there a premium difference that typically favors one over the other for a Gold IRA? And for those who have both, do you find one easier to sell or more recognized by dealers? My goal is truly long-term hold, but knowing the liquidity aspect is strong for either is important.

I’m leaning towards a split, maybe 70/30 Buffalos to Eagles for this next round, just to diversify the types a bit. But before I pull the trigger, I wanted to hear from others who have made similar decisions. What factors ultimately swayed you? Any unexpected pros or cons to one over the other within an IRA context? Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!