Thinking about increasing my silver holdings for inflation – anyone else?

• •My Gold IRA through Augusta Precious Metals is a solid anchor, and thankfully, it's done exactly what I expected it to do in these uncertain times.
• •I currently have about 18% of my total portfolio, roughly $75k, sitting in gold and silver, with the vast majority in various gold coins and bars.
• •My concern now is whether I should be increasing my silver holdings specifically.

I've been watching these inflation numbers tick up, and frankly, as someone who's seen a few economic cycles (even if a relatively short career as a professor), it's making me a bit antsy. My Gold IRA through Augusta Precious Metals is a solid anchor, and thankfully, it's done exactly what I expected it to do in these uncertain times. I currently have about 18% of my total portfolio, roughly $75k, sitting in gold and silver, with the vast majority in various gold coins and bars.

My concern now is whether I should be increasing my silver holdings specifically. Historically, it seems silver has outperformed gold during inflationary spikes, though with higher volatility. I'm thinking of rebalancing a bit, maybe shifting some of my more aggressive growth stocks (which have done well, but feel a bit precarious right now) into silver. I'm not looking to go all-in or anything, just wondering if that 18% precious metals allocation could be better served with a higher silver component.

I'm based in Richmond, VA, and have been doing a deep dive into the research papers on commodity performance during inflationary periods. The data is a bit mixed on the exact nuances of gold vs. silver, but the general consensus leans towards both being good hedges. My initial thought is to add another $10-15k into silver coins, perhaps some Eagles or Maples, to diversify further within the precious metals basket. What are others' thoughts on this? Has anyone here found a sweet spot for their gold-to-silver ratio in their inflation protection strategy?

Are there any specific types of silver (bullion, junk silver, etc.) that people have found particularly effective or easy to liquidate if needed? I'm trying to be strategic here, not just reactive. Always interested in hearing real-world experiences alongside the academic theories.