Silver Eagles vs. Generic Rounds for my Gold IRA - Thoughts?

• •I'm trying to decide between adding more American Silver Eagles or just going with some generic silver rounds.
• •I know the Eagles carry a bit of a premium, but is that justified for an IRA holding?
• •Or am I better off just getting more ounces for my dollar with generics, assuming the market value of silver is my primary concern?

Alright, so I’m sitting here looking at some of my investment options for my Gold IRA, and a question keeps rattling around in my head that I’m hoping some of y’all with more direct experience can chime in on. I'm trying to decide between adding more American Silver Eagles or just going with some generic silver rounds. I know the Eagles carry a bit of a premium, but is that justified for an IRA holding? Or am I better off just getting more ounces for my dollar with generics, assuming the market value of silver is my primary concern?

I’ve been retired from the energy sector for a while now, based here in Houston, and have a good chunk of my portfolio, probably a seven-figure amount, already in precious metals, mostly gold, but I'm diversifying into silver more aggressively these days. My initial thought was always to stick with recognized government coinage for the security and liquidity, especially since it's in an IRA. But the premiums on Silver Eagles are definitely noticeable, especially when you’re talking about potentially accumulating significant numbers of ounces.

I feel like part of me wants the reassurance of official government minting, but the other part is just looking at the sheer weight of silver I could get for the same money with generic rounds. Is the collectibility or immediate recognizability of the Eagles really going to matter that much when it comes time to liquidate years down the road? Or are we talking strictly about melt value for both? I used that Gold IRA Quiz early on, which was super helpful for understanding the basics of what's allowed, but it doesn't really get into the nitty-gritty of premium vs. pure metal for these specific types of silver.

Anyone here have strong opinions or personal experiences that led them one way or the other? Did you regret paying the premium for Eagles, or were you glad you did? Any insight from those who've actually sold large quantities of either through their IRA custodian would be particularly valuable. Thanks in advance for the advice!