Canada 1 cent 1893/93

The subject coin imaged below appears to be a Canada 1 cent 1893, re-punched 93. Any thoughts as to rarity, value etc., most welcome.

 

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Honestly, it looks more like die deterioration than RPD. Check Coins and Canada for listings. Nice coin, BTW…has survived well for a 131 yo coin…imo…Spark

 

That's from the strike.

 

Kinda looks like the double 9 variety, scroll down to photo.
https://coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices.php?coin=1-cent-1893&years=1-cent-1876-1901

 

Looks like it’s doubled from a worn die to me.

 

Many thanks to Spark1951, eddiespin, alurid & CollectingNut for responding. With their help, I believe I was able to more fully attribute the item.

Below, find an image of a second example of the "1893/93", which was purchased with the first example 45 or 50 years ago at an auction at Smith College in Northhampton, Massachusetts. As an aside, these pieces came in a small black snap purse along with among other coins, a Lauzon ferry token.

Examining the "tripled 9" 1893 imaged at the CoinandCanada website on the link supplied by alurid (further down the page), I believe there is a solid match with the image below.

Notice that the "9" below (yellow & red arrows) exhibits similar tripling to the C&C 1893 tripled '9'. In addition, the red arrow at the bottom right of the "9" shows a sliver of doubling emerging to the left, also shown on the C&C coin.

Notice also that the "3" in both coins obtained at Smith, exhibits a sliver emerging from the bottom to the left. It seems that the second coin should be labeled 1893 tripled 9-doubled 3 or something to that effect. The first Smith coin is a bit too beat-up to be considered a double of the first Smith coin, but, might deserve an 1893 doubled 9-doubled 3 designation?

Of course, it is possible that I may have gotten this analysis wrong. SNAFUs do happen. Further thoughts solicited and welcome.

Again, many thanks to all who responded...very much appreciated !!