Numismatic vs. Bullion for Gold IRA - What's the play?

• •Alright, so I’ve been kicking this around for a while now and need some input from you seasoned folks.
• •My big question for those of you who've already gone through this process is about numismatic vs.
• •He showed me some truly beautiful pieces, and I get the appeal of owning something rare.

Alright, so I’ve been kicking this around for a while now and need some input from you seasoned folks. I'm sitting on a decent chunk of my retirement savings, around $180k, currently invested in a few different things, but I've been eyeing a bigger move into a Gold IRA. Based here in Savannah, and running a tourist business, I've seen my fair share of ups and downs, so diversifying with something tangible feels right, especially with all the talk of inflation and market volatility.

My big question for those of you who've already gone through this process is about numismatic vs. bullion coins. My current advisor has been nudging me towards some "collector" coins, talking up their potential for appreciation beyond just the spot price of gold. He showed me some truly beautiful pieces, and I get the appeal of owning something rare. However, I've also heard a lot of folks on here, and elsewhere, preach the gospel of simple bullion coins for an IRA – American Gold Eagles, Canadian Maples, that kind of thing. The arguments usually center around lower premiums and easier liquidity if I ever need to sell.

I’m trying to decide if the potential extra upside of numismatics is worth the higher premium and potentially more complex appraisal/liquidation process. Is there a sweet spot, maybe a small percentage in numismatics for the "fun" factor, with the bulk in standard bullion? My main goal here is wealth preservation and long-term security, not trying to hit a home run, but I also don't want to leave money on the table if there's a legitimate opportunity. I did check out that Gold IRA Quiz which was pretty helpful for the basics, but it didn't really deep-dive into this specific numismatic vs. bullion question in a practical sense for someone like me.

For those of you with experience in either or both, what are your thoughts? Have any of you had great or terrible experiences with numismatic coins in your IRA? Are the premiums really that much of a barrier, or do they pay off in the long run? Any advice on finding a reputable dealer that won't try to push me into something that isn't right for my portfolio? Thanks in advance for any insights – I really value the collective wisdom here.