In the following photos, the coin on the left has been hammered. Note the size difference between the hammered coin on the left and a regular Buffalo nickel on the right.
The next two photos show the obverse and reverse of the coin.
The coin has been flattened outside of the mint by hammering between strips of leather or wood. There's a similar example on page 61 of the Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels.
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In the following photos, the coin on the left has been hammered. Note the size difference between the hammered coin on the left and a regular Buffalo nickel on the right.
The next two photos show the obverse and reverse of the coin.
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